Dillard’s Recalls Baby Jackets Due to Choking Hazard
CPSC recall 17099 · announced February 28, 2017 · Dillard's · 1,800 units affected
The product
This recall involves the Starting Out Baby Girls 3-24 Months Faux-Fur Hooded Bear Coat with style numbers F64CI801I and F64CI801N. The coat is labeled for children aged 3-24 months and has metal snap closures. It is an ivory faux fur coat with animal ears on the hood. The "Starting Out" logo and style number can be found on the tag sewn into the garment.
The hazard
The metal snaps on the jackets can detach, posing a choking hazard to children.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled coat and return it to the nearest Dillard's store for a full refund. To obtain a prepaid envelope to return the product by mail, customers can contact Dillard's. Remedy type: Refund
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Dillard's has received one report of snaps detaching. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Dillard's stores nationwide and online at www.dillards.com from September 2016 through December 2016 for about $40.
Consumer contact: Dillard's at 800-345-5273 from 8 a.m. to 1 a.m. ET Monday through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Sunday, by email at bearcoat.recall@dillards.com or online at www.dillards.com and click on "Product Recalls" at the bottom of the page 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.