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The Children's Place Recalls Boys' Varsity Jackets Due to Choking Hazard

Reported: August 6, 2015 Initiated: August 6, 2015 #15209

Product Description

This recall involves boys' knitted fleece varsity jackets in sizes 6 months through 5T. The jackets are royal blue with gray sleeves and have a baseball character with a red hat on the left chest area. "The Children's Place" is printed on a tag at the neck of the jacket. A white sewn-in label at the side seam has product numbers 158805, 158806, 158807 and vendor number 1408.

Reason for Recall

The metal snaps on the jackets could detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately take the recalled jackets away from children and return them to any The Children's Place store for a full refund. If the jacket was purchased online, contact The Children's Place to receive a postage-paid envelope to return the jacket for a full refund.

Details

Units Affected
About 13,700 (in addition, 2,200 were sold in Canada)

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
This recall involves boys' knitted fleece varsity jackets in sizes 6 months through 5T. The jackets are royal blue with gray sleeves and have a baseball character with a red hat on the left chest area. "The Children's Place" is printed on a tag at the neck of the jacket. A white sewn-in label at the side seam has product numbers 158805, 158806, 158807 and vendor number 1408.. Units affected: About 13,700 (in addition, 2,200 were sold in Canada).
Why was this product recalled?
The metal snaps on the jackets could detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately take the recalled jackets away from children and return them to any The Children's Place store for a full refund. If the jacket was purchased online, contact The Children's Place to receive a postage-paid envelope to return the jacket for a full refund.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on August 6, 2015. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 15209.