Meijer Recalls Children's Hooded Jackets Due to Choking Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2018-12-06). Hazards: choking. About 25,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 19044 |
| Published | 2018-12-06 |
| Last updated | 2018-12-06 |
| Products | Falls Creek Kids infant and toddler hoodies |
| Firm named in the title | Meijer |
| Firms | Meijer Distribution Inc., of Grand Rapids, Mich. (importer); Wholesale Merchandisers LLC, of Grand Rapids, Mich. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 25,000 |
| Hazard classes | choking |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | Meijer stores nationwide from June 2018 through October 2018 for about $14. |
Description
This recall involves Falls Creek Kids branded children's zip up hoodies sold in five color styles in sizes 12M,18M, 24M, 2T,3T 4T and 5T. "Falls Creek Kids" and "Made in China" are printed on the inner collar. The tracking number is printed on a sewn-in label on the inner side seam. Product Sizes Tracking Number Color/Style Falls Creek Kids zip up hoodies 12M, 18M, 24M, 2T, 3T, 4T and 5T "MAY 2018 17677," "MAY 2018 17506," or "AUGUST 2018 17932" navy with white and orange striped sleeves teal with white and navy striped sleeves gray with a football play graphic olive green with a bear graphic gray girl's hoodie with ruffled trim
Hazard
The zipper slider can detach from the hoodie, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled hoodies away from children, stop using them and return them to any Meijer store for a full refund.
Incidents and injuries
Meijer has received one report of the zipper slider body and pull detaching from a hoodie. No injuries have been reported.
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