Recalls / 2007-05-17

Mervyns Recalls Children's Capri Pants Due to Choking Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Mervyn's Stores

07187 · Recalled 2007-05-17 · CPSC page

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.

Hazards

The buttons inside the waistband of the pants can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Reported injuries

None reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop their children from wearing the pants and return them to any Mervyns store for a refund.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Little Girls' Capri Pants with Snap Roll Cuff		About 228,000

Parties

Importer: Azmat Group, of Dhaka, Bangladesh
Distributor: Mervyns, of Hayward, Calif.
Made in: Bangladesh
Sold at: Mervyns from December 2006 through April 2007 for about $20.

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact Mervyns at (800) 637-8967 (800mervyns) between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the company's Web site at www.mervyns.com

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Source: CPSC recall 07187. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.