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Fred Meyer Children's Hooded Sweatshirts and Girls Bomber Jackets
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The zipper pull can detach from the sweatshirt, posing choking and laceration hazards to children.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Risk of severe physical injury.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the sweatshirt or jacket, and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Who to contact: Fred Meyer at 800-576-4377 from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at https://www.fredmeyer.com and click on "Recall Alert" located at the bottom of the page for more information.
The product
This recall involves Kids Korner brand fleece hooded sweatshirts and girls bomber jackets with a front zipper, two front pockets, and knit ribbing around the wrists and waist. The sweatshirts were sold in 18 different prints and solid colors in infant, toddler, and children's sizes 9 months to youth size 7. Kids Korner is printed on the label at the back of the neck. A white label sewn into the lower left inside seam has the manufacture date of "11/16" and style numbers ending in 8701P, 8701YD, 8671P, 9019, or 9022P.
Details
- Units affected
- About 48,000
- Recall date
- April 4, 2017
- Brand
- Fred Meyer, Inc., of Portland, Ore.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
Fred Meyer, Kroger, Smith's and Fry's Marketplace from February 2017 through March 2017 for between $7 and $10.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Fred Meyer Recalls Children's Hooded Sweatshirts and Girls Bomber Jackets Due to Choking and Laceration Hazards”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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