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Toddler pants sets sold at Meijer Stores recalled for choking hazard

09 Feb '07
2 min read

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, 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.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of serious injury or death from more than 15,000 types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction.

US Consumer Product Safety Commission, USA

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