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

2007-05-17

CPSC Release Number

07-187

Manufactured In

Bangladesh

Company Phone Number

(800) 637-8967

Units

About 228,000

Distributor

Mervyns, of Hayward, Calif.

Importer

Azmat Group, of Dhaka, Bangladesh

Sold 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.com

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