Wal-Mart Recalls Minnie Mouse Cardigan Sets Due to Strangulation Hazard

Recalled October 25, 2006 · CPSC recall 07015 · Wal-Mart

Hazard

If the cardigan is buttoned, the ribbon woven around the neckline poses a strangulation hazard for children.

Remedy

Consumers should take the recalled cardigan away from children immediately and return the entire three-piece set to Wal-Mart for a full refund.

Units

About 14,000

Incidents / injuries

No incidents or injuries have been reported.

Description

The pink cardigan is sold as part of a three-piece set which also includes a light pink turtleneck and denim pants. The cardigan has a pink ribbon woven around the neckline. Minnie Mouse is embroidered on the lower left front of the cardigan. The cardigan was sold in sizes 12M, 18M, 24M, 3T, 4T, and 5T.

What to do

Consumers should take the recalled cardigan away from children immediately and return the entire three-piece set to Wal-Mart for a full refund.

Contact

For additional information, contact Wal-Mart at (800) 925-6278 between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.walmartstores.com http://walmartstores.com/GlobalWMStoresWeb/navigate.do?catg=51

Product

Minnie Mouse Cardigan Sets

Distributed by

Wal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark.

Retailers

Wal-Mart stores nationwide from July 2006 through August 2006 for about $15.

Made in

China

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