Erwin and Poseidon Beanie Hats (Ambler Mountain Works) – Choking Hazard (2009)
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According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
Erwin Beanie and Poseidon Beanie Children's Knitted Hats
Brand
Ambler Mountain Works, of Canmore, Alberta, Canada
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in CPSC notice. Check official source for details.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Ambler Mountain Works, of Canmore, Alberta, Canada is recalling Erwin Beanie and Poseidon Beanie Children's Knitted Hats. The hazard is: The eyeballs on the Erwin Beanie and the octopus legs on the Poseidon Beanie can come loose, posing . Based on CPSC recall notice.
Summary derived from CPSC notice
The following details were not provided by CPSC: UPC codes.
Reason for Recall
As stated by CPSC
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.
Reported concern (CPSC)
The eyeballs on the Erwin Beanie and the octopus legs on the Poseidon Beanie can come loose, posing a potential choking hazard.
Recommended Action
Per CPSC guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) directly.
View official CPSC recall noticePage updated: Jan 6, 2026