Wal-Mart Recalls Minnie Mouse Cardigan Sets Due to Strangulation Hazard
Wal-Mart is recalling Minnie Mouse cardigan sets sold in 2006 because the ribbon woven around the neckline poses a strangulation hazard for children.
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
Wal-Mart is recalling about 14,000 Minnie Mouse cardigan sets sold nationwide from July 2006 through August 2006 for about $15. The pink cardigan is part of a three-piece set that includes a light pink turtleneck and denim pants. The cardigan features a pink ribbon woven around the neckline and Minnie Mouse embroidery on the lower left front. The sets were sold in sizes 12M, 18M, 24M, 3T, 4T, and 5T.
The recall was issued because the ribbon woven around the neckline poses a strangulation hazard for children if the cardigan is buttoned. No incidents or injuries have been reported.
Consumers should take the recalled cardigan away from children immediately and return the entire three-piece set to Wal-Mart for a full refund. For additional information, consumers can contact Wal-Mart at (800) 925-6278 between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the company's website.
The recalled product
- Product
- Minnie Mouse Cardigan Sets
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 14,000
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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