CPSC recall 04-078, announced February 5, 2004, covers Meijer Distribution Children's Sweatshirts (18,655 units). The sweatshirts have drawstrings in the hood. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers can return the sweatshirts to Meijer retailers for a full refund, or consumers can remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard. 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 fleece sweatshirts were sold in children's sizes 4-18 under the brand name, "Emergency Exit." The sweatshirts were manufactured in a variety of colors, including red, blue, grey and black. Each sweatshirt has an image on the chest of either a tribal design, dragon, motocross or skateboarding pattern.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The sweatshirts have drawstrings in the hood. Children can get entangled and strangle in the drawstrings, that can catch on playground equipment, fences or tree branches.
Incidents and injuries
No injuries or incidents have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers can return the sweatshirts to Meijer retailers for a full refund, or consumers can remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Meijer Distribution
- Manufacturer
- Meijer Distribution Inc., of Grand Rapids, Mich.
- Product type
- Clothing & outerwear
- Recall number
- 04-078
- Units
- 18,655
- Manufactured in
- Pakistan
- Sold at / sales period
- Meijer retail stores in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky and Illinois, from August 2003 and January 2004, for between $20 and $22.
Children's Sweatshirts
CPSC product type: Clothing (Children)
Recall contact information
Call Meijer toll-free at (866) 280-8419 anytime or visit the firm's website at www.meijer.com
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