CPSC recall · Reported November 24, 2003
CPSC, The May Department Stores Co. Announce Recall of Girls' Hooded Fleece Jackets
The zipper pull could detach from these jackets, posing a possible choking hazard to young children.
The May Department Stores Co., of St. Louis, Mo. recalled These girls' hooded fleece jackets have either the brand name "Just Friends" or "Angel Fi….
CPSC, The May Department Stores Co. Announce Recall of Girls' Hooded Fleece Jackets was recalled by The May Department Stores Co., of St. Louis, Mo. in November 24, 2003. Reason: 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.. Verify recall #04516 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
The May Department Stores Co., of St. Louis, Mo. issued this CPSC recall-The zipper pull could detach from these jackets, posing a possible choking hazard to young children..
- None
- agency class
- 58K units
- affected scope
- November 24, 2003
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #04516 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product 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.
Reason for recall
The zipper pull could detach from these jackets, posing a possible choking hazard to young children.
Remedy, what to do
Return the jacket to the store where purchased for a refund or store credit.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 04516 |
| Date reported | November 24, 2003 |
| Date initiated | November 24, 2003 |
| Recalling firm | The May Department Stores Co., of St. Louis, Mo. |
| Affected scope | 57,660 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Return the jacket to the store where purchased for a refund or store credit.
- Check the recall number (04516) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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