J. Crew Recalls Girls' Coats Due to Choking Hazard (Recall Alert)

The buttons on the front of the coat can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Recall #: 16728
Affected scope: About 16,400 (in addition, 63 units were sold in Canada)

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

The CPSC recalled This recall involves Crewcuts brand girls' puffer coats in dark wine (maroon), navy (blue….

J. Crew Recalls Girls' Coats Due to Choking Hazard (Recall Alert) was recalled and listed by the CPSC in February 18, 2016. Reason: The buttons on the front of the coat can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled coats and return them to J. Crew or …. Verify recall #16728 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-The buttons on the front of the coat can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children..

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agency class: February 18, 2016
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #16728 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

This recall involves Crewcuts brand girls' puffer coats in dark wine (maroon), navy (blue), and sun washed peony (pink) colors. The coats are padded with geometric squares with six buttons down the front of the coat. There is a faux fur trim lining the hood and the coats were sold in girls sizes 2-14. Only coats with style number C9048 and PO numbers: 5055794, 5056319, 50565325, 8053606, 8053098 or 8053603 are included in the recall. The style and PO number are printed on a care label sewn into the inside seam of the coats along with "FA 15" or "HO 15."

Reason for recall

The buttons on the front of the coat can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled coats and return them to J. Crew or Crewcuts stores for a full refund. Online purchasers will receive email notifications with instructions for returning the coats for a full refund including a postage-paid shipping label. J. Crew is contacting known purchasers directly.

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	16728
Date reported	February 18, 2016
Date initiated	February 18, 2016
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 16,400 (in addition, 63 units were sold in Canada)
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 using the recalled coats and return them to J. Crew or Crewcuts stores for a full refund. Onlin…

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The buttons on the front of the coat can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

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Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on February 18, 2016. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 16728.

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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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