J. Crew Recalls Girls' Coats Due to Choking Hazard (Recall Alert)
CPSC recall 16728 · announced February 18, 2016 · J. Crew Group · 16,400 units affected
The product
This recall involves Crewcuts brand girls' puffer coats in dark wine (maroon), navy (blue), and sun washed peony (pink) colors. The coats are padded with geometric squares with six buttons down the front of the coat. There is a faux fur trim lining the hood and the coats were sold in girls sizes 2-14. Only coats with style number C9048 and PO numbers: 5055794, 5056319, 50565325, 8053606, 8053098 or 8053603 are included in the recall. The style and PO number are printed on a care label sewn into the inside seam of the coats along with "FA 15" or "HO 15."
The hazard
The buttons on the front of the coat can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled coats and return them to J. Crew or Crewcuts stores for a full refund. Online purchasers will receive email notifications with instructions for returning the coats for a full refund including a postage-paid shipping label. J. Crew is contacting known purchasers directly. Remedy type: Refund
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): J. Crew has received four reports of the buttons detaching. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: J. Crew and Crewcuts stores nationwide, the J. Crew catalog and online at www.jcrew.com from August 2015 through January 2016 for about $155.
Consumer contact: J. Crew toll free at 800-261-8422 anytime, email at 24-7@jcrew.com or online at https://www.jcrew.com and click on the "Girls" tab located at the top of the page, then click on "Important Safety Notice" located on the top right-hand side of the webpage for more information.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.