Meijer Recalls Children's Jackets Due to Hood Drawstring Strangulation Hazard
Meijer is recalling about 7,500 Falls Creek Army Flight Jackets for children because the hood drawstrings pose a strangulation risk. No injuries have been reported.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (strangulation hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria in the rubric.
Plain-English summary
Meijer Inc. is recalling approximately 7,500 Falls Creek Army Flight Jackets for children due to a strangulation hazard. The jackets feature hood drawstrings that can catch on objects such as playground equipment, fences, and tree branches, potentially entangling and strangling children. The recalled jackets are available in boys' sizes 4 through 7 and 8 through 18, as well as toddlers' sizes 2T through 5T. They are made of blue or olive nylon fabric with patriotic patches and a hood bordered with synthetic brown and tan fur.
The jackets were sold at Meijer stores in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, and Kentucky from July 2003 through October 2003 for between $26 and $33. Meijer has not received any reports of incidents or injuries related to the product.
Consumers should stop their children from wearing the jackets immediately. They can contact Meijer toll-free at (866) 280-8419 or visit www.meijer.com to return the jacket for a full refund. Alternatively, parents can remove the drawstring to make the jacket safe for continued use.
The recalled product
- Product
- Falls Creek Army Flight Jackets
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 7,500
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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