Mervyns Recalls Children's Capri Pants Due to Choking Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Mervyn's Stores
Recall 07187 · May 17, 2007 · Mervyns
228,000
units affected
228,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07187
- Date
- May 17, 2007
- Company
- Mervyns
- Units affected
- 228,000
- Product
- Little Girls' Capri Pants with Snap Roll Cuff
- Product type
- Clothing (Children)
- Hazard
- Choking
The product
The recalled pants are Ellemenno brand Capri pants sold in girls' sizes 4, 5, 6, 6X, 7 and 8. The pants were sold in a variety of colors including light gray, tan, coral and light aqua blue. The pants are made of 100% cotton poplin and have a snap at the cuff, the waist band and on the pockets of the pants. Inside of the waistband are two clear buttons and a strip of enclosed elastic for adjusting the fit of the pants. "VN 69047" is printed on the product care label located inside the waist of the pants.
What can happen
The buttons inside the waistband of the pants can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop their children from wearing the pants and return them to any Mervyns store for a refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Mervyns stores nationwide from December 2006 through April 2007 for about $20.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled little girls' capri pants with snap roll cuff?
Consumers should immediately stop their children from wearing the pants and return them to any Mervyns store for a refund.
What is the hazard?
The buttons inside the waistband of the pants 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.