Safety regulator, Meijer Inc. Announce Recall of Children's Jackets
Recall 04036 · Nov 24, 2003 · Meijer Inc.
7,500
units affected
7,500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 04036
- Date
- Nov 24, 2003
- Company
- Meijer Inc.
- Units affected
- 7,500
- Product
- Falls Creek Army Flight Jackets
- Product type
- Clothing (Children)
- Hazard
- Strangulation
The product
The recalled Falls Creek Army Flight Jackets are for boys' sizes 4 through 7 and 8 through 18, as well as toddlers' sizes 2T through 5T. These jackets are made of blue or olive nylon fabric and are decorated with assorted patriotic patches on the sleeves, chest and back. The hood is bordered with synthetic brown and tan fur.
What can happen
These jackets have hood drawstrings. Children can get entangled and strangled in the drawstrings that catch on objects, including playground equipment, fences and tree branches.
The fix
Consumers should stop their children from wearing the jacket immediately and contact Meijer for information on how to return the jacket for a full refund. Parents also can remove the drawstring, which will make the jacket safe for children to wear.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Meijer has not received any reports of incidents.
- Sold at
- Meijer stores in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, and Kentucky sold the jackets, from July 2003 through October 2003, for between $26 and $33.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled falls creek army flight jackets?
Consumers should stop their children from wearing the jacket immediately and contact Meijer for information on how to return the jacket for a full refund. Parents also can remove the drawstring, which will make the jacket safe for children to wear.
What is the hazard?
These jackets have hood drawstrings. Children can get entangled and strangled in the drawstrings that catch on objects, including playground equipment, fences and tree branches.
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.