CPSC2019-04-02
Amerex Group Recalls Infant Fur Jackets Due to Choking Hazard
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Hazard
The jacket's snaps can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled jacket away from children, stop using it and contact Amerex Group for a full refund.
Sold at
Carter's, Century 21 Stores, TJ Maxx/Marshalls, stores nationwide and online at www.Zulily.com and www.carters.com from July 2018 through February 2019 for about $65.
Affected count
About 1,550
Injuries reported
The firm has received two reports of the snaps detaching from the jacket, including one report of a child that began to choke.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Infant Cheetah Fur jackets
Consumer contact
Amerex Group at 800-230-3418 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at InfantJacketRecall@AmerexGroup.com or online at www.amerexgroup.com and click on the Recall Information tab at the top of the page for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/Amerex-Group-Recalls-Infant-Fur-Jackets-Due-to-Choking-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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