CPSC, Meijer Inc. Announce Recall of Children's Jackets
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2003-11-24). Hazards: strangulation. About 7,500 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 04036 |
| Published | 2003-11-24 |
| Last updated | 2025-01-09 |
| Product category | Clothing (Children) |
| Products | Falls Creek Army Flight Jackets |
| Firm named in the title | Meijer Inc. |
| Firms | Meijer Inc., of Grand Rapids, Mich. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | South Korea |
| Units (US) | 7,500 |
| Hazard classes | strangulation |
| Remedy classes | refund |
| Sold | Meijer stores in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, and Kentucky sold the jackets, from July 2003 through October 2003, for between $26 and $33. |
Description
The recalled Falls Creek Army Flight Jackets are for boys' sizes 4 through 7 and 8 through 18, as well as toddlers' sizes 2T through 5T. These jackets are made of blue or olive nylon fabric and are decorated with assorted patriotic patches on the sleeves, chest and back. The hood is bordered with synthetic brown and tan fur.
Hazard
These jackets have hood drawstrings. Children can get entangled and strangled in the drawstrings that catch on objects, including playground equipment, fences and tree branches.
Remedy
Consumers should stop their children from wearing the jacket immediately and contact Meijer for information on how to return the jacket for a full refund. Parents also can remove the drawstring, which will make the jacket safe for children to wear.
Incidents and injuries
Meijer has not received any reports of incidents.
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