CPSC recall 04-036, announced November 24, 2003, covers Meijer Falls Creek Army Flight Jackets (about 7,500 units). These jackets have hood drawstrings. Consumers should stop their children from wearing the jacket immediately and contact Meijer for information on how to return the jacket for a full refund. Recall contact: call (866) 280-8419, or go to www.meijer.com.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Which products are included?
The recalled Falls Creek Army Flight Jackets are for boys' sizes 4 through 7 and 8 through 18, as well as toddlers' sizes 2T through 5T. These jackets are made of blue or olive nylon fabric and are decorated with assorted patriotic patches on the sleeves, chest and back. The hood is bordered with synthetic brown and tan fur.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
These jackets have hood drawstrings. Children can get entangled and strangled in the drawstrings that catch on objects, including playground equipment, fences and tree branches.
Incidents and injuries
Meijer has not received any reports of incidents.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop their children from wearing the jacket immediately and contact Meijer for information on how to return the jacket for a full refund. Parents also can remove the drawstring, which will make the jacket safe for children to wear.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Meijer
- Product type
- Clothing & outerwear
- Recall number
- 04-036
- Units
- About 7,500
- Manufactured in
- South Korea
- Sold at / sales period
- Meijer stores in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, and Kentucky sold the jackets, from July 2003 through October 2003, for between $26 and $33.
- Distributor
- Meijer Inc., of Grand Rapids, Mich.
Falls Creek Army Flight Jackets
CPSC product type: Clothing (Children)
Recall contact information
Consumers may contact Meijer toll-free at (866) 280-8419 anytime or log on to their website at www.meijer.com
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