CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
The eyeballs on the Erwin Beanie and the octopus legs on the Poseidon Beanie can come loose, posing a potential choking hazard.
Ambler Mountain Works Recalls Children's Knitted Hats Due to Choking Hazard
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.
Required Consumer Action
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.
Contact Information
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
Recall Details
Sold At
Specialty sports and ski shops nationwide from September 2008 through November 2008 for about $30.
Injuries
The firm is aware of one incident involving the detachment of the legs of the octopus. No injuries have been reported.
Manufacturer
Ambler Mountain Works, of Canmore, Alberta, Canada
Recall Number
09209
Product Information
Product Name
Erwin Beanie and Poseidon Beanie Children's Knitted Hats
Product Type
Clothing (Children)
Number of Units
About 370
Manufacturer Name
Ambler Mountain Works, of Canmore, Alberta, Canada
Manufactured In
Nepal