CPSC, The May Department Stores Co. Announce Recall of Girls' Hooded Fleece Jackets

Recalled November 24, 2003 · CPSC recall 04516 · The May Department Stores

Hazard

The zipper pull could detach from these jackets, posing a possible choking hazard to young children.

Remedy

Return the jacket to the store where purchased for a refund or store credit.

Units

57,660

Incidents / injuries

None Reported.

Description

These girls' hooded fleece jackets have either the brand name "Just Friends" or "Angel Fish" sewn on the inside collar. "Just Friends" also is written on the right pocket. The jackets are 80 percent cotton and 20 percent polyester. Jackets with style number 60103 were sold in girl sizes 4 - 6X in pink, green, blue and lilac. Jackets with style number 60104 were sold in girl sizes 4 - 6X sold in lilac, melon and turquoise. Jackets with style number 70103 were sold in toddler sizes 2- 4 in pink, mint green and lilac. The style number can be found on the jackets' hang tag.

What to do

Return the jacket to the store where purchased for a refund or store credit.

Contact

For more information, call the May Department Stores Co. at (314) 342-6468 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.

Product

Girls' Hooded Fleece Jackets

Manufacturer(s)

The May Department Stores Co., of St. Louis, Mo.

Retailers

May Department Stores Co. department stores, including Lord & Taylor (which sold the "Angel Fish" brand exclusively), Filene's/Kaufmann's, Robinsons-May/Meier & Frank, Hecht's/Strawbridge's, Foley's, Famous-Barr/L.S. Ayres/The Jones Store, from July 2003 through October 2003, for about $13.

Made in

Singapore

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →