Mervyns Recalls Children's Capri Pants Due to Choking Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Mervyn's Stores
CPSC recall 07187 · announced May 17, 2007 · Azmat Group · 228,000 units affected
The product
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.
The hazard
The buttons inside the waistband of the pants can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop their children from wearing the pants and return them to any Mervyns store for a refund.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported.
Sold at: Mervyns stores nationwide from December 2006 through April 2007 for about $20.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact Mervyns at (800) 637-8967 (800mervyns) between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the company's Web site at www.mervyns.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.