The Children's Place Recalls Denim Shorts Due to Choking Hazard; Metal Snaps Could Detach
Recall 10735 · May 13, 2010 · The Children's Place
29,000
units affected
29,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 10735
- Date
- May 13, 2010
- Company
- The Children's Place
- Units affected
- 29,000
- Product
- Denim Cargo Shorts
- Product type
- Clothing (Children)
- Hazard
- Choking
The product
This recall involves denim shorts sold at The Children's Place with item numbers 567844 or 567967 only. The item number can be found on a sewn-in label located on the side of the shorts. The shorts were sold in sizes 0/3 months to 12 months. Shorts with other item numbers are not included in this recall.
What can happen
The denim shorts' metal snaps could detach from the shorts, posing a choking hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately take the recalled shorts away from children. E-commerce customers will be mailed a postage-pre-paid envelope with instructions on how to return the shorts for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None.
- Sold at
- The Children's Place Services online store from March 23, 2010 through April 8, 2010 for about $12.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled denim cargo shorts?
Consumers should immediately take the recalled shorts away from children. E-commerce customers will be mailed a postage-pre-paid envelope with instructions on how to return the shorts for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The denim shorts' metal snaps could detach from the shorts, posing a choking hazard.
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.