The Children's Place Recalls Boys' Varsity Jackets Due to Choking Hazard
What's being recalled
Boys' varsity jackets
Units: About 13,700 (in addition, 2,200 were sold in Canada)
This recall involves boys' knitted fleece varsity jackets in sizes 6 months through 5T. The jackets are royal blue with gray sleeves and have a baseball character with a red hat on the left chest area. "The Children's Place" is printed on a tag at the neck of the jacket. A white sewn-in label at the side seam has product numbers 158805, 158806, 158807 and vendor number 1408.
The problem, in CPSC's words
The metal snaps on the jackets could detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Incidents and injuries reported to CPSC
None reported
What CPSC says to do
Refund
Consumers should immediately take the recalled jackets away from children and return them to any The Children's Place store for a full refund. If the jacket was purchased online, contact The Children's Place to receive a postage-paid envelope to return the jacket for a full refund.
How to contact the company
The Children's Place toll free at (877) 752 2387 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.childrensplace.com and click on "Recall Information" at the bottom of the page.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall notice 15209, cpsc.gov. Text in quotes is from CPSC. Photos: CPSC.