Toddler Girl Garments Recalled by American Eagle Outfitters Due to Choking Hazard
Recall 11065 · Dec 9, 2010 · American Eagle Outfitters Inc.
1,200
units affected
1,200
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 11065
- Date
- Dec 9, 2010
- Company
- American Eagle Outfitters Inc.
- Units affected
- 1,200
- Product
- Toddler Girl Pants and Shorts
- Product type
- Clothing
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Choking
The product
This recall involves toddler girl pants, jeans and shorts sold in various styles. The style number is printed on a sewn-in label located under the care/content label on the inside of the waistband. The garments were sold in sizes 12-18 months through 5 years. Style numbers included in this recall are listed below: GarmentStyle Number Skinny Cord 3007 Boyfriend Vintage Wash 3012 Cut Off Bermuda Short 3013 Flare Vintage Blue Wash 3029 Flare LT Wash 3030 Flare Rip and Repair 3034 Roll Cuff Bermuda Short 3035
What can happen
The metal clasp at the waistband can detach from the garment, posing a choking hazard to young children.
The fix
Consumers should immediately take the recalled garments away from children. Consumers who purchased the garments online will receive a postage-paid envelope with instructions on how return the garment for a full refund. All other consumers should return the garments to the nearest 77kids by American Eagle store for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- 77kids by American Eagle stores nationwide and at www.77kids.com between July 2010 and August 2010 for between $24 and $34.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled toddler girl pants and shorts?
Consumers should immediately take the recalled garments away from children. Consumers who purchased the garments online will receive a postage-paid envelope with instructions on how return the garment for a full refund. All other consumers should return the garments to the nearest 77kids by American Eagle store for a.
What is the hazard?
The metal clasp at the waistband can detach from the garment, 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.