Meijer Recalls Falls Creek Kids Denim Jeans Due to Choking Hazard
Recall 13084 · Dec 27, 2012 · Meijer
140,500
units affected
140,500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13084
- Date
- Dec 27, 2012
- Company
- Meijer
- Units affected
- 140,500
- Product
- Falls Creek Kids infant and toddler denim jeans
- Product type
- Clothing (Children)
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Choking
The product
Falls Creek Kids infant and toddler, boys and girls, denim jeans were sold in sizes 12M-5T. "Falls Creek Kids" is printed on a tag sewn on the inside back of the waistband. The jeans are denim with or without a pink star or heart graphic design stitched on the outside front and back of the jeans. The jeans also were sold with cargo style pockets. There is a label on the inside of the recalled jeans near the front left pocket that includes the date of production: 04/2012 and production location: Zhangjiagang, China. Falls Creek Kids infant jeans with production code 4/2012 in sizes 0-3 mos, 3-6 mos or 6-9 mos. printed on a label on the inside of the back waistband are not included in the recall.
What can happen
The snap on the front of the infant and toddler denim jeans may come loose and separate from the fabric, posing a choking hazard to young children.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the denim jeans and bring them to the customer service desk at any Meijer or HEB store for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Meijer and HEB stores nationwide from June 2012 through November 2012 for about $12.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled falls creek kids infant and toddler denim jeans?
Consumers should immediately stop using the denim jeans and bring them to the customer service desk at any Meijer or HEB store for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The snap on the front of the infant and toddler denim jeans may come loose and separate from the fabric, 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.