CPSC2016-02-18
J. Crew Recalls Girls' Coats Due to Choking Hazard (Recall Alert)
J. Crew Group Inc., of New York, N.Y.
Hazard
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 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.
Sold at
J. Crew and Crewcuts stores nationwide, the J. Crew catalog and online at www.jcrew.com from August 2015 through January 2016 for about $155.
Affected count
About 16,400 (in addition, 63 units were sold in Canada)
Injuries reported
J. Crew has received four reports of the buttons detaching. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Girls' Crewcuts puffer coats
Consumer contact
J. Crew toll free at 800-261-8422 anytime, email at 24-7@jcrew.com or online at https://www.jcrew.com and click on the "Girls" tab located at the top of the page, then click on "Important Safety Notice" located on the top right-hand side of the webpage for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/J-Crew-Recalls-Girls-CoatsDon't want to check this manually?
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