CPSC recall 19-044, announced December 6, 2018, covers Meijer Distribution Falls Creek Kids infant and toddler hoodies (about 25,000 units). The zipper slider can detach from the hoodie, posing a choking hazard to young children. The notice cites 1 incident report. Consumers should immediately take the recalled hoodies away from children, stop using them and return them to any Meijer store for a full refund. Recall contact: call 800-927-8699, or go to www.Meijer.com.
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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.
The tracking number is printed on a sewn-in label on the inner side seam.
Which products are included?
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
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The zipper slider can detach from the hoodie, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Incidents and injuries
Meijer has received one report of the zipper slider body and pull detaching from a hoodie. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled hoodies away from children, stop using them and return them to any Meijer store for a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Meijer Distribution
- Product type
- Clothing & outerwear
- Recall number
- 19-044
- Units
- About 25,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Meijer stores nationwide from June 2018 through October 2018 for about $14.
- Importer
- Meijer Distribution Inc., of Grand Rapids, Mich.
- Distributor
- Wholesale Merchandisers LLC, of Grand Rapids, Mich.
Recall contact information
Meijer at 800-927-8699 anytime or online at www.Meijer.com and click on “Product Recalls” for more information.
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