CPSC, Meijer Distribution Announce Recall of Children's Jackets
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announces
the following recall in voluntary cooperation with the firm below. Consumers
should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of product: Kids Falls Creek PU Jacket with Polar Fleece in Hood
Units: 58,000
Manufacturer: Meijer Distribution Inc., of Grand Rapids, Mich.
Hazard: The zipper pull on the jacket can come off and pose a choking
hazard to small children.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The recalled jackets were sold in various colors for boys
and girls. Girls' sizes include 2T through 5T, 4 through 7 and 8 through
19. Boys sizes include 2T through 5T, 4 through 6X and 7/8 through 16. A
label inside the jacket reads, "Authentic Falls Creek."
Sold at: Meijer retail stores in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky and
Illinois from August 2003 through December 2003 for about $30.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should stop using these jackets and contact Meijer
Distribution for instructions on returning the jacket for a refund.
Consumer Contact: Meijer Distribution toll-free at (866) 280-8419
anytime or visit the firm's Web site at www.meijer.com