Product recallOPSS
Queen West Trading Co. Baby Blanket in Blue and Beige recalled over an entrapment risk
Product recall for Queen West Trading Co. Baby Blanket in Blue and Beige sold by TK Maxx presenting a risk of entrapment, strangulation, and choking due to the loose threads around the edge of the blanket.
Stop using it and keep children away from it.
Product image from the OPSS safety notice
Check your product
Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
2 identifiers listed for this notice.
Queen West Trading Co. Baby Blanket in Blue and Beige
- Batch codePrinted on the pack, often next to the date mark. It may start with L or LOT.
- 714010
- 714015
What to do now
Queen West Trading Co. Baby Blanket in Blue and Beige has openings that could trap part of a child’s body.
- Stop using it and keep children away from it.
- Follow the corrective action in the notice: a refund, repair or replacement from the business.
- If someone has been hurt or the product has failed, report it to Trading Standards through the Citizens Advice consumer service.
Why it matters. Gaps that are too wide or too narrow can trap fingers, limbs or heads, causing injury or worse.
Refunds, repairs and replacements
Stop using the product first, then arrange the remedy. A recall applies to every affected unit, however long ago it was bought.
If the business does not respond, the Citizens Advice consumer helpline (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) or Consumerline (0300 123 6262) can help.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2208-0324). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product recall for Queen West Trading Co. Baby Blanket in Blue and Beige sold by TK Maxx presenting a risk of entrapment, strangulation, and choking due to the loose threads around the edge of the blanket.
The risk
TK Maxx have identified a safety concern and are recalling the product due to an issue which may result in loose threads around the edge of the blanket. These threads may present entrapment, strangulation, and choking hazards.
The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
Action taken
The product has been recalled from end users. (See below for more information)
Advice to consumers
The product has been recalled from end users. For more information, please see:
https://www.tkmaxx.com/uk/en/Product-Recall-Queenwest-Trading-Co-Baby-Blanket-Blue-and-Beige
Additional information
PSD case number: 2208-0324
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
Baby blanket available in beige and blue with hanging threads on the edges
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Questions
Why has Queen West Trading Co. Baby Blanket in Blue and Beige been recalled?
Queen West Trading Co. Baby Blanket in Blue and Beige has openings that could trap part of a child’s body. Gaps that are too wide or too narrow can trap fingers, limbs or heads, causing injury or worse.
How do I know if my product is affected?
Compare the batch code on your product with the details listed under “Check your product” on this page. Only items that match are covered by the notice.
What should I do now?
Stop using it and keep children away from it. Follow the corrective action in the notice: a refund, repair or replacement from the business.
Can I get a refund or a repair?
Stop using the product first, then arrange the remedy. A recall applies to every affected unit, however long ago it was bought. If the business does not respond, the Citizens Advice consumer helpline (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) or Consumerline (0300 123 6262) can help.
Where was Queen West Trading Co. Baby Blanket in Blue and Beige sold?
The notice names TK Maxx. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.
