The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·07187·Announced 2007-05-17

Mervyns Recalls Little Girls' Capri Pants Due to Choking Hazard

Mervyns is recalling Little Girls' Capri Pants because buttons inside the waistband can detach, posing a choking hazard to young 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 choking hazard for young children, which is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Mervyns is recalling Little Girls' Capri Pants with Snap Roll Cuff due to a choking hazard. The buttons inside the waistband of the pants can detach, posing a risk to young children. No injuries have been reported.

The recalled pants are Ellemenno brand Capri pants sold in girls' sizes 4, 5, 6, 6X, 7, and 8. They are made of 100% cotton poplin and feature a snap at the cuff, waistband, and pockets. Inside the waistband, there are two clear buttons and a strip of enclosed elastic for adjusting the fit. The product care label located inside the waist of the pants is printed with "VN 69047." The pants were available in light gray, tan, coral, and light aqua blue.

About 228,000 units were sold exclusively at Mervyns stores nationwide from December 2006 through April 2007 for about $20. The pants were imported by Azmat Group, of Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Consumers should immediately stop their children from wearing the pants and return them to any Mervyns store for a refund. For additional information, consumers can contact Mervyns at (800) 637-8967 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit www.mervyns.com.

The recalled product

Product
Little Girls' Capri Pants with Snap Roll Cuff
Manufacturer
Azmat Group, of Dhaka, Bangladesh
Category
Consumer Product — Children's Clothing
Hazard
Affected units
228,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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