Wal-Mart Recalls Minnie Mouse Cardigan Sets Due to Strangulation Hazard
Recall 07015 · Oct 25, 2006 · Wal-Mart
14,000
units affected
14,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07015
- Date
- Oct 25, 2006
- Company
- Wal-Mart
- Units affected
- 14,000
- Product
- Minnie Mouse Cardigan Sets
- Product type
- Clothing (Children)
- Hazard
- Strangulation
The product
The pink cardigan is sold as part of a three-piece set which also includes a light pink turtleneck and denim pants. The cardigan has a pink ribbon woven around the neckline. Minnie Mouse is embroidered on the lower left front of the cardigan. The cardigan was sold in sizes 12M, 18M, 24M, 3T, 4T, and 5T.
What can happen
If the cardigan is buttoned, the ribbon woven around the neckline poses a strangulation hazard for children.
The fix
Consumers should take the recalled cardigan away from children immediately and return the entire three-piece set to Wal-Mart for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- No incidents or injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Wal-Mart stores nationwide from July 2006 through August 2006 for about $15.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled minnie mouse cardigan sets?
Consumers should take the recalled cardigan away from children immediately and return the entire three-piece set to Wal-Mart for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
If the cardigan is buttoned, the ribbon woven around the neckline poses a strangulation hazard for 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.