Little Girls' Capri Pants with Snap Roll Cuff

Date

May 17, 2007

Importer

Azmat Group, of Dhaka, Bangladesh

CPSC title

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

Products

Little Girls' Capri Pants with Snap Roll Cuff

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.

Hazard

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

Remedy

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

Units

About 228,000

Injuries reported

None reported.

Sold at

Mervyns stores nationwide from December 2006 through April 2007 for about $20.

Made in

Bangladesh

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

Distributor

Mervyns, of Hayward, Calif.

Recall number

07187

What should I do? A baby or kids' product was recalled: what to do

Source: CPSC · Consumer product record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.