RECALL ALERT: Target recalls Pillowfort Weighted Blankets following death of 2 children

Federal consumer officials say a child can get trapped inside by unzipping and entering the blanket - leading to asphyxiation.

News 12 Staff

Dec 23, 2022, 1:19 AM

Updated 734 days ago

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Target issued a recall of a popular weighted blanket after the deaths of two children.
The recall is for Pillowfort Weighted Blankets sold exclusively at Target stores and online.
Federal consumer officials say a child can get trapped inside by unzipping and entering the blanket - leading to asphyxiation.
In North Carolina - two girls died after sealing themselves inside while playing.