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Product recall · CPSCMay 5, 2009Serious
Ambler Mountain Works Children's Knitted Hats
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The eyeballs on the Erwin Beanie and the octopus legs on the Poseidon Beanie can come loose, posing a potential choking hazard.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Choking hazard from small parts.
What it looks like
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What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the beanies and return them to Ambler Mountain for a free product replacement or cut off the frog's eyes and the octopus legs and permanently dispose of them.
Who to contact: For additional information, contact Ambler at (888) 267-6968 between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday to Friday or by email Ambler at returns@amblermw.com
The product
The Erwin Beanie is primarily green and white yarn knitted to configure a frog with white eyeballs and a red smile. The Poseidon Beanie comes in several colors of yarn and has hand sewn turtles, whales and octopus attached to the beanie. The beanies have the firm's logos "Ambler" or "A" printed on a fabric tag.
Details
- Units affected
- About 370
- Recall date
- May 5, 2009
- Brand
- Ambler Mountain Works, of Canmore, Alberta, Canada
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- The firm is aware of one incident involving the detachment of the legs of the octopus. No injuries have been reported.
Specialty sports and ski shops nationwide from September 2008 through November 2008 for about $30.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Ambler Mountain Works Recalls Children's Knitted Hats Due to Choking Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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