Amerex Group Recalls Infant Fur Jackets Due to Choking Hazard
CPSC recall 19093 · announced April 2, 2019 · Pinghu Tianli Garment Co · 1,550 units affected
The product
This recall involves a faux fur mid-weight jacket sold in infant sizes 12 to 24 months. The underside of the jacket's label contains the printed style number C2185125-CT or C218525. Amerex Group is printed on a label underneath the washing instructions label.
The hazard
The jacket's snaps can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately take the recalled jacket away from children, stop using it and contact Amerex Group for a full refund. Remedy type: Refund
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): The firm has received two reports of the snaps detaching from the jacket, including one report of a child that began to choke.
Sold at: Carter's, Century 21 Stores, TJ Maxx/Marshalls, stores nationwide and online at www.Zulily.com and www.carters.com from July 2018 through February 2019 for about $65.
Consumer contact: Amerex Group at 800-230-3418 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at InfantJacketRecall@AmerexGroup.com or online at www.amerexgroup.com and click on the Recall Information tab at the top 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.