CPSC, The May Department Stores Co. Announce Recall of Girls' Hooded Fleece Jackets
CPSC recall 04516 · announced November 24, 2003 · The May Department Stores Co · 57,660 units affected
The product
These girls' hooded fleece jackets have either the brand name "Just Friends" or "Angel Fish" sewn on the inside collar. "Just Friends" also is written on the right pocket. The jackets are 80 percent cotton and 20 percent polyester. Jackets with style number 60103 were sold in girl sizes 4 - 6X in pink, green, blue and lilac. Jackets with style number 60104 were sold in girl sizes 4 - 6X sold in lilac, melon and turquoise. Jackets with style number 70103 were sold in toddler sizes 2- 4 in pink, mint green and lilac. The style number can be found on the jackets' hang tag.
The hazard
The zipper pull could detach from these jackets, posing a possible choking hazard to young children.
What to do (per CPSC)
Return the jacket to the store where purchased for a refund or store credit.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None Reported.
Sold at: May Department Stores Co. department stores, including Lord & Taylor (which sold the "Angel Fish" brand exclusively), Filene's/Kaufmann's, Robinsons-May/Meier & Frank, Hecht's/Strawbridge's, Foley's, Famous-Barr/L.S. Ayres/The Jones Store, from July 2003 through October 2003, for about $13.
Consumer contact: For more information, call the May Department Stores Co. at (314) 342-6468 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.