Mervyns Recalls Children's Capri Pants Due to Choking Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Mervyn's Stores
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 07-187 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- May 17, 2007
- Brand
- Mervyns
- Category
- Clothing and accessories
- Products
- Little Girls' Capri Pants with Snap Roll Cuff
- Hazard
- Choking Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Mervyn's Stores
- Hazard type
- Choking and ingestion
- Units
- About 228,000
- Made in
- Bangladesh
- Last updated by CPSC
- May 23, 2014
What was recalled
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.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Little Girls' Capri Pants with Snap Roll Cuff · About 228,000 units
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Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Mervyns stores nationwide from December 2006 through April 2007 for about $20.; Azmat Group, of Dhaka, Bangladesh; Mervyns, of Hayward, Calif..
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
Recall history and context
Mervyns appears in 2 CPSC recalls on record.
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?
Little Girls' Capri Pants with Snap Roll Cuff (About 228,000 units). The recalled pants are Ellemenno brand Capri pants sold in girls' sizes 4, 5, 6, 6X, 7 and 8.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Choking Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Mervyn's Stores.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should immediately stop their children from wearing the pants and return them to any Mervyns store for a refund.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on May 23, 2014. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.