CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
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.
CPSC, Meijer Inc. Announce Recall of Children's Jackets
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.
Required Consumer Action
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.
Contact Information
Consumers may contact Meijer toll-free at (866) 280-8419 anytime or log on to their website at www.meijer.com
Recall Details
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.
Injuries
Meijer has not received any reports of incidents.
Recall Number
04036
Product Information
Product Name
Falls Creek Army Flight Jackets
Product Type
Clothing (Children)
Number of Units
About 7,500
Distributed By
Meijer Inc., of Grand Rapids, Mich.
Manufactured In
South Korea