J. Crew Recalls Baby Coveralls Due to Choking Hazard (Recall Alert)
Recall 14732 · May 1, 2014 · J. Crew
8,700
units affected
8,700
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 14732
- Date
- May 1, 2014
- Company
- J. Crew
- Units affected
- 8,700
- Product
- Baby Coveralls
- Product type
- Clothing (Children)
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Choking
The product
This recall involves all styles of J. Crew Holiday 2013 and Spring 2014 baby coveralls in sizes newborn to 3T. The coveralls were sold in various colors and designs including prints and stripes. A care label sewn into the inside left seam of the garment reads either "HO'13" or "SP'14," and lists the PO number and style number. PO and style numbers included in the recall are: PO number: 5046152, Style # 05578, SP'14 PO number: 5046153, Style #A3413, SP'14 PO number: 5046154, Style #A3415, SP'14 PO number: 5046155, Style #A3412, SP'14 PO number: 5046156, Style #A3390, SP'14 PO number: 5046157, Style #A3395, SP'14 PO number: 5046158, Style #A3388, SP'14 PO number: 8041216, Style #08664, HO'13 PO number: 8041362, Style #08661, HO'13
What can happen
Snaps on the coveralls can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the coveralls and contact J. Crew Group, Inc. for full refund. Consumers who purchased the garments online will receive instructions for returning the coveralls. J. Crew is contacting consumers who bought the coveralls directly.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received eight reports of snaps detaching. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- J. Crew stores in New York and California, online at jcrew.com and the J. Crew catalog from October 2013 to March 2014 for about $30.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled baby coveralls?
Consumers should immediately stop using the coveralls and contact J. Crew Group, Inc. for full refund. Consumers who purchased the garments online will receive instructions for returning the coveralls. J. Crew is contacting consumers who bought the coveralls directly.
What is the hazard?
Snaps on the coveralls 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.