Safety regulator and Federated Merchandising Group Announce Recall of Girl's Capri Pant and Shirt Set
Recall 02131 · Apr 2, 2002 · Federated Merchandising Group
1,000
units affected
1,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 02131
- Date
- Apr 2, 2002
- Company
- Federated Merchandising Group
- Units affected
- 1,000
- Product
- Greendog® girl's capri pant and shirt set
- Product type
- Clothing (Children)
- Hazard
- Choking
The product
The recalled two-piece set includes a yellow or white ruffled top with flowers embroidered along the bottom and denim capri pants with buttons on the bottom. The capri sets were sold in sizes 12, 18 and 24 months. The Greendog® capri sets have the style number 8088. The style numbers are printed on the hang tag.
What can happen
The buttons in the center of the embroidered flowers on the shirt can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
The fix
Consumers should stop using these sets immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund or store credit.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- No injuries or incidents have been reported. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.
- Sold at
- Macy's, Burdines, The Bon Marche, Rich's, Lazarus and Goldsmith's sold the capri sets nationwide, between January 2002 and February 2002, for about $26.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled greendog® girl's capri pant and shirt set?
Consumers should stop using these sets immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund or store credit.
What is the hazard?
The buttons in the center of the embroidered flowers on the shirt 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.