CPSC, Meijer Inc. Announce Recall of Children's Jackets
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 04-036 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- November 24, 2003
- Category
- Clothing and accessories
- Products
- Falls Creek Army Flight Jackets
- Hazard
- Suffocation and strangulation hazard
- Hazard type
- Suffocation and strangulation
- Units
- About 7,500
- Made in
- South Korea
- Last updated by CPSC
- January 9, 2025
What was recalled
The recalled Falls Creek Army Flight Jackets are for boys' sizes 4 through 7 and 8 through 18, as well as toddlers' sizes 2T through 5T. These jackets are made of blue or olive nylon fabric and are decorated with assorted patriotic patches on the sleeves, chest and back. The hood is bordered with synthetic brown and tan fur.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Falls Creek Army Flight Jackets · About 7,500 units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Meijer stores in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, and Kentucky sold the jackets, from July 2003 through October 2003, for between $26 and $33.; Meijer Inc., of Grand Rapids, Mich..
Injuries or incidents reported
Meijer has not received any reports of incidents.
Consumer contact
Consumers may contact Meijer toll-free at (866) 280-8419 anytime or log on to their website at www.meijer.com
Recall history and context
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 136 recalls in the clothing and accessories category, 19 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Falls Creek Army Flight Jackets (About 7,500 units). The recalled Falls Creek Army Flight Jackets are for boys' sizes 4 through 7 and 8 through 18, as well as toddlers' sizes 2T through 5T.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Suffocation and strangulation hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should stop their children from wearing the jacket immediately and contact Meijer for information on how to return the jacket for a full refund. Parents also can remove the drawstring, which will make the jacket safe for children to wear.
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