Annie
02-08-2007, 01:19 PM
Toddler Pants Sets Sold Exclusively at Meijer Stores Recalled for Choking Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary
recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using
recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of product: Toddler Pants Sets
Units: About 1,800
Manufacturer: G & W Industries Inc., of New York, N.Y.
Hazard: The zipper pull on the jacket can detach, posing a choking
hazard to young children.
Incidents/Injuries: G & W Industries has received one report of a zipper
pull detaching into the hands of a toddler. No injuries have been
reported.
Description: This recall involves "Little Lass" toddler pants sets sold
with a velour jacket and pants, and a tee-shirt. The sets were sold in
red and black, and have the words, "Snow Angel" printed on the front of
the jacket. Sizes included in the recall are 2T, 3T and 4T.
Sold at: Meijer Stores nationwide from October 2006 through December
2006 for about $20.
Manufactured in: Philippines
Remedy: Consumers should immediately return the recalled pants sets to
the nearest Meijer Store for a full refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, consumers can contact G &
W Industries collect at (212) 736-4848 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET
Monday through Friday.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary
recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using
recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of product: Toddler Pants Sets
Units: About 1,800
Manufacturer: G & W Industries Inc., of New York, N.Y.
Hazard: The zipper pull on the jacket can detach, posing a choking
hazard to young children.
Incidents/Injuries: G & W Industries has received one report of a zipper
pull detaching into the hands of a toddler. No injuries have been
reported.
Description: This recall involves "Little Lass" toddler pants sets sold
with a velour jacket and pants, and a tee-shirt. The sets were sold in
red and black, and have the words, "Snow Angel" printed on the front of
the jacket. Sizes included in the recall are 2T, 3T and 4T.
Sold at: Meijer Stores nationwide from October 2006 through December
2006 for about $20.
Manufactured in: Philippines
Remedy: Consumers should immediately return the recalled pants sets to
the nearest Meijer Store for a full refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, consumers can contact G &
W Industries collect at (212) 736-4848 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET
Monday through Friday.