Bed Bath & Beyond Recalls Hudson Comforters by UGG Due to Risk of Mold Exposure

WASHINGTON, Jan. 18, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- https://cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Bed-Bath--Beyond-Recalls-Hudson-Comforters-by-UGG-Due-to-Risk-of-Mold-Exposure 

Recall Summary

Name of Product: Hudson comforters by UGG

Hazard: Mold can be present, posing a risk of respiratory or other infections in individuals with compromised immune systems, damaged lungs or an allergy to mold.

Remedy: Refund  

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled comforters and return them to Bed Bath & Beyond for a full refund.

Consumer Contact:

Bed Bath & Beyond at 800-462-3966 any time or online at www.bedbathandbeyond.com and click on "Product Recall Information" at the bottom for more information.

Recall Details

Units: About 175,000 in the U.S. (In addition, about 20 in Canada)

Description:
This recall involves Hudson comforters by UGG. The polyester comforters were sold in four different solid colors: garnet, navy, gray, and oatmeal, and three sizes: twin, full/queen, and king.  See "Sold At" section for affected dates of sale.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported

Sold At: Bed Bath & Beyond stores nationwide and online at www.bedbathandbeyond.com from August 2017 through October 2017 for about $70 (twin), $90 (full/queen), and $110 (king).

Importer: Liberty Procurement Co. Inc., of Union, N.J., an affiliate of Bed Bath & Beyond Inc., of Union, N.J.

Distributor: Liberty Procurement Co. Inc., of Union, N.J., an affiliate of Bed Bath & Beyond Inc., of Union, N.J.

Manufacturer: BHF International LTD, of Hong Kong

Manufactured in: China

In Conjunction With: Canada

Health Canada's press release is available at: http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2018/65320r-eng.php

This recall was conducted, voluntarily by the company, under CPSC's Fast Track Recall process. Fast Track recalls are initiated by firms, who commit to work with CPSC to quickly announce the recall and remedy to protect consumers. field_rc_fast_track

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