Meijer Recalls Children's Hooded Jackets Due to Choking Hazard
What's being recalled
Falls Creek Kids infant and toddler hoodies
Units: About 25,000
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
The problem, in CPSC's words
The zipper slider can detach from the hoodie, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Incidents and injuries reported to CPSC
Meijer has received one report of the zipper slider body and pull detaching from a hoodie. No injuries have been reported.
What CPSC says to do
Refund
Consumers should immediately take the recalled hoodies away from children, stop using them and return them to any Meijer store for a full refund.
How to contact the company
Meijer at 800-927-8699 anytime or online at www.Meijer.com and click on “Product Recalls” for more information.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall notice 19044, cpsc.gov. Text in quotes is from CPSC. Photos: CPSC.