Mervyns Recalls Children's Capri Pants Due to Choking Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Mervyn's Stores

The buttons inside the waistband of the pants can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Recall #: 07187
Affected scope: About 228,000

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Mervyns, of Hayward, Calif. recalled The recalled pants are Ellemenno brand Capri pants sold in girls' sizes 4, 5, 6, 6X, 7 an….

Mervyns Recalls Children's Capri Pants Due to Choking Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Mervyn'… was recalled by Mervyns, of Hayward, Calif. in May 17, 2007. Reason: The buttons inside the waistband of the pants can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop their children from wearing the pants and return them t…. Verify recall #07187 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Mervyns, of Hayward, Calif. issued this CPSC recall-The buttons inside the waistband of the pants can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children..

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agency class: May 17, 2007
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #07187 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.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

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

Reason for recall

The buttons inside the waistband of the pants can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop their children from wearing the pants and return them to any Mervyns store for a refund.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	07187
Date reported	May 17, 2007
Date initiated	May 17, 2007
Recalling firm	Mervyns, of Hayward, Calif.
Affected scope	About 228,000
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

Consumers should immediately stop their children from wearing the pants and return them to any Mervyns store for a refund.

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Why was this product recalled? ▼

The buttons inside the waistband of the pants can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should immediately stop their children from wearing the pants and return them to any Mervyns store for a refund.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on May 17, 2007. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 07187.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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