Mervyns Recalls Children's Capri Pants Due to Choking Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Mervyn's Stores
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2007-05-17). Hazards: choking. About 228,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 07187 |
| Published | 2007-05-17 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Clothing (Children) |
| Products | Little Girls' Capri Pants with Snap Roll Cuff |
| Firm named in the title | Mervyns |
| Firms | Azmat Group, of Dhaka, Bangladesh (importer); Mervyns, of Hayward, Calif. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | Bangladesh |
| Units (US) | 228,000 |
| Hazard classes | choking |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | Mervyns stores nationwide from December 2006 through April 2007 for about $20. |
Description
The recalled pants are Ellemenno brand Capri pants sold in girls' sizes 4, 5, 6, 6X, 7 and 8. The pants were sold in a variety of colors including light gray, tan, coral and light aqua blue. The pants are made of 100% cotton poplin and have a snap at the cuff, the waist band and on the pockets of the pants. Inside of the waistband are two clear buttons and a strip of enclosed elastic for adjusting the fit of the pants. "VN 69047" is printed on the product care label located inside the waist of the pants.
Hazard
The buttons inside the waistband of the pants can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop their children from wearing the pants and return them to any Mervyns store for a refund.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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