Meijer Recalls Children's Hooded Jackets Due to Choking Hazard
CPSC recall 19044 · announced December 6, 2018 · Meijer Distribution · 25,000 units affected
The product
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 hazard
The zipper slider can detach from the hoodie, posing a choking hazard to young children.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately take the recalled hoodies away from children, stop using them and return them to any Meijer store for a full refund. Remedy type: Refund
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Meijer has received one report of the zipper slider body and pull detaching from a hoodie. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Meijer stores nationwide from June 2018 through October 2018 for about $14.
Consumer contact: Meijer at 800-927-8699 anytime or online at www.Meijer.com and click on “Product Recalls” 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.