Mervyns Recalls Children's Capri Pants Due to Choking Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Mervyn's Stores
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2007-05-17 · 07187
Hazards
The buttons inside the waistband of the pants can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Recall
Number
07187
Date
2007-05-17
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Little Girls' Capri Pants with Snap Roll Cuff
Companies
Retailer(s)
Mervyns stores nationwide from December 2006 through April 2007 for about $20.
Importer(s)
Azmat Group, of Dhaka, Bangladesh
Distributor(s)
Mervyns, of Hayward, Calif.
Country of manufacture
Bangladesh
Description
The recalled pants are Ellemenno brand Capri pants sold in girls' sizes 4, 5, 6, 6X, 7 and 8. The pants were sold in a variety of colors including light gray, tan, coral and light aqua blue. The pants are made of 100% cotton poplin and have a snap at the cuff, the waist band and on the pockets of the pants. Inside of the waistband are two clear buttons and a strip of enclosed elastic for adjusting the fit of the pants. "VN 69047" is printed on the product care label located inside the waist of the pants.