Name of Product:
Loviebee children’s security blankets
Hazard:
The blanket’s snaps can detach, posing a choking hazard.
Remedy:
Refund. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blankets and take them away from children. Consumers should contact Swaddle Bee to receive a full refund. See letter below.
Recalled Product:
This recall involves Swaddle Bee’s Loviebee security blankets for infants. The blankets were sold in blue/gray, blue/white, pink/gray and pink/white color combinations with optional personalized embroidery. They have a polyester minky fabric on one side and velour on the other side and measure about 16 inches by 16 inches. The blankets have two straps with a metal snap
at the end of each strap and the body of the blanket to attach the blanket to a stroller, crib or car seat or wrist. The Swaddle Bee logo is on a sewn-on tag attached to the corner of the blanket.
Incidents/Injuries:
Swaddle Bee has received two reports of the blankets metal snaps
detaching. No injuries have been reported.
Sold At:
Online at swaddlebee.com and on the Swaddle Bee Instagram account from September 2018 through May 2019 for about $24
Dear Swaddle Bee Consumer:
Swaddle Bee takes pride in bringing your family well-loved and treasured baby and children’s products. In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Swaddle Bee is conducting a voluntary recall on our Loviebee Security Blankets sold on SwaddleBee.com and through our social media platforms between September 2018 and May 2019. Our records indicate that you may have purchased one of these items.
Swaddle Bee is conducting this voluntary recall after receiving two reports from customers indicating that the metal snaps on the product can become detached and could present a choking hazard to young children. We at Swaddle Bee are truly disappointed that this product did not meet our high-quality standards and we are committed to making it right. Swaddle Bee encourages you to please contact our team to arrange for a full refund of the product.
To obtain your full refund, you may either:
* The removed snaps must be discarded. See instructions on removing snaps below.
If you choose to simply remove the snaps or destroy the product, we ask that you please simply take a photograph on your phone and email the photo(s) to us (along with your refund shipping details) to swaddlebeerecall@gmail.com. This is the quickest way for us to provide you with your refund.
This recall does not apply to any other products in the Swaddle Bee line. We are happy to address any questions, concerns or comments you may have at 1-800-643-7044 or www.swaddlebee.com or by email at: swaddlebeerecall@gmail.com.
Again, we are truly disappointed and we apologize for the inconvenience of this recall, but when it comes to your children, we are not willing to take any chances. We appreciate the trust you place in us and we look forward to continuing to serve you in the future.
Yours,
Shira
Photos of affected Loviebee Security Blanket product and how to remove snaps are below
