Amerex Group Recalls Infant Fur Jackets Due to Choking Hazard
Recall 19093 · Apr 2, 2019 · Amerex Group
1,550
units affected
1,550
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 19093
- Date
- Apr 2, 2019
- Company
- Amerex Group
- Units affected
- 1,550
- Product
- Infant Cheetah Fur jackets
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Choking
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.
What can happen
The jacket's snaps can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
The fix
Consumers should immediately take the recalled jacket away from children, stop using it and contact Amerex Group for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled infant cheetah fur jackets?
Consumers should immediately take the recalled jacket away from children, stop using it and contact Amerex Group for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The jacket's snaps can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.