CPSC recall 17-125, announced April 4, 2017, covers Fred Meyer Children's zipper hooded sweatshirts and girls bomber jackets (about 48,000 units). The zipper pull can detach from the sweatshirt, posing choking and laceration hazards to children. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately stop using the sweatshirt or jacket, and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Recall contact: call 800-576-4377, or go to www.fredmeyer.com.
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Kids Korner is printed on the label at the back of the neck.
Which products are included?
This recall involves Kids Korner brand fleece hooded sweatshirts and girls bomber jackets with a front zipper, two front pockets, and knit ribbing around the wrists and waist. The sweatshirts were sold in 18 different prints and solid colors in infant, toddler, and children's sizes 9 months to youth size 7. Kids Korner is printed on the label at the back of the neck. A white label sewn into the lower left inside seam has the manufacture date of "11/16" and style numbers ending in 8701P, 8701YD, 8671P, 9019, or 9022P.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The zipper pull can detach from the sweatshirt, posing choking and laceration hazards to children.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the sweatshirt or jacket, and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Fred Meyer
- Product type
- Clothing & outerwear
- Recall number
- 17-125
- Units
- About 48,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Fred Meyer, Kroger, Smith's and Fry's Marketplace from February 2017 through March 2017 for between $7 and $10.
- Importer
- Fred Meyer, Inc., of Portland, Ore.
Recall contact information
Fred Meyer at 800-576-4377 from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at https://www.fredmeyer.com and click on "Recall Alert" located at the bottom of the page for more information.
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