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CPSCRecalled Nov 24, 2003 · #04036

CPSC, Meijer Inc. Announce Recall of Children's Jackets

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.

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Description

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.

Product details

Product
Falls Creek Army Flight Jackets
Type
Clothing (Children)
Manufacturer
Not specified
Model numbers
UPCs
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.
Made in
South Korea

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice