Pillowfort™ Weighted Blankets Recall

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 20, 2026

Recall Information Record – Reclia Database

Recall Summary
On December 22, 2022, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) published Recall Number 23078. This recall involves Pillowfort Weighted Blankets sold exclusively at Target stores nationwide and online at www.target.com. The blankets were sold from December 2018 through September 2022 for approximately $40. The recall was initiated by Target Corporation, of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The blankets were manufactured in China.

Affected Products
The recalled products are Pillowfort Weighted Blankets. Each blanket weighs 6 pounds, measures 60 inches long and 40 inches wide, and has a removable, waterproof, washable cover. The blankets are available in eight prints or colors: unicorn white, space navy, pink, blue, gray, buffalo plaid red, blue constellation, and unicorn pink. The following item numbers are printed on the fabric tag attached to the removable covers of the blankets:
– 097-02-0140 (Unicorn – White)
– 097-02-0148 (Space Navy)
– 097-02-0361 (Pink)
– 097-02-0363 (Blue)
– 097-02-0364 (Gray)
– 097-02-1603 (Buffalo Plaid – Red)
– 097-02-3904 (Blue Constellation)
– 097-02-3905 (Unicorn – Pink)

Approximately 204,000 units were sold in the United States.

Hazard Information
According to the recall notice, a young child can become entrapped by unzipping and entering the blanket, posing a risk of death by asphyxiation. The recall notice reports that a 4-year-old girl and a 6-year-old girl reportedly became entrapped in the cover of the weighted blanket and died due to asphyxia at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, in April 2022. Target has received four reports of children becoming entrapped in these weighted blankets, including the two fatalities.

Consumer Action Required
CPSC and Target are urging consumers to stop using the recalled weighted blankets immediately and contact Target for a refund. Target is also contacting all known purchasers directly to arrange returns.

Official Remedy
The consumer will receive a refund of $40 in the form of a credit for use at Target stores or online at www.target.com, or the amount on the purchase receipt if higher.

Contact Information
Consumers should contact Target at 800-440-0680 from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. CT daily to receive a prepaid return label to return the blankets by mail or return to any Target store. Consumers can also go online at https://help.target.com/help/RedirectArticleToDetail?articleId=kA95d000000sY5c&clickSearchVar=Search+Results&searchQuery=Recalled%3A%20Target%20Childrens%20Pillowfort%20Weighted%20Blankets&articleTitle=Target+Childrens+Pillowfort+Weighted+Blankets or www.target.com and click on “Recall Information”, then on “Home Goods” for more information. Consumers can also click the “Products Recalls” tab on Target’s Facebook page for more information.

Additional Information Not Specified in the Recall Notice
– Model numbers: Not specified in the recall notice.
– UPC codes: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Distributor information: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Manufacturer name: Not specified in the recall notice.

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