CPSC, Meijer Inc. Announce Recall of Children's Jackets
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2003-11-24 · 04036
Hazards
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.
Recall
Number
04036
Date
2003-11-24
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Falls Creek Army Flight Jackets
Companies
Retailer(s)
Meijer stores in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, and Kentucky sold the jackets, from July 2003 through October 2003, for between $26 and $33.
Distributor(s)
Meijer Inc., of Grand Rapids, Mich.
Country of manufacture
South Korea
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.