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

Recall 07-187 · May 17, 2007 · Mervyns

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

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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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