Mervyns Recalls Children's Capri Pants Due to Choking Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Mervyn's Stores
Little Girls Capri Pants with Snap Roll Cuff
Date of Recall
2007-05-17CPSC Release Number
07-187Manufactured In
BangladeshCompany Phone Number
(800) 637-8967Units
About 228,000Distributor
Mervyns, of Hayward, Calif.Importer
Azmat Group, of Dhaka, BangladeshSold By
Mervyns stores nationwide from December 2006 through April 2007 for about $20.Problem/Hazard
The buttons inside the waistband of the pants can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.Injuries/Incidents
None reported.Description
The recalled pants are Ellemenno brand Capri pants sold in girls' sizes 4, 5, 6, 6X, 7 and 8. The pants were sold in a variety of colors including light grey, tan, coral and light aqua blue. The pants are made of 100% cotton poplin and have a snap at the cuff, the waist band and on the pockets of the pants. Inside of the waistband are two clear buttons and a strip of enclosed elastic for adjusting the fit of the pants. "VN 69047" is printed on the product care label located inside the waist of the pants.Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop their children from wearing the pants and return them to any Mervyns store for a refund.Consumer Contact
For additional information, contact Mervyns at (800) 637-8967 (800mervyns) between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the company's Web site at www.mervyns.comRecall Comments
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