Meijer Kids Falls Creek PU Jackets with Polar Fleece in Hood

Description: February 5, 2004Release #04-077 Firm's Hotline: (866) 280-8419 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 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. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. 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: ChinaRemedy: 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.co [Learn More]