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Meijer Recalls Children's Hooded Jackets Due to Choking Hazard

Reported: December 6, 2018 Initiated: December 6, 2018 #19044

Product Description

This recall involves Falls Creek Kids branded children's zip up hoodies sold in five color styles in sizes 12M,18M, 24M, 2T,3T 4T and 5T. "Falls Creek Kids" and "Made in China" are printed on the inner collar. The tracking number is printed on a sewn-in label on the inner side seam. Product Sizes Tracking Number Color/Style Falls Creek Kids zip up hoodies 12M, 18M, 24M, 2T, 3T, 4T and 5T "MAY 2018 17677," "MAY 2018 17506," or "AUGUST 2018 17932" navy with white and orange striped sleeves teal with white and navy striped sleeves gray with a football play graphic olive green with a bear graphic gray girl's hoodie with ruffled trim

Reason for Recall

The zipper slider can detach from the hoodie, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately take the recalled hoodies away from children, stop using them and return them to any Meijer store for a full refund.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
This recall involves Falls Creek Kids branded children's zip up hoodies sold in five color styles in sizes 12M,18M, 24M, 2T,3T 4T and 5T. "Falls Creek Kids" and "Made in China" are printed on the inner collar. The tracking number is printed on a sewn-in label on the inner side seam. Product Sizes Tracking Number Color/Style Falls Creek Kids zip up hoodies 12M, 18M, 24M, 2T, 3T, 4T and 5T "MAY 2018 17677," "MAY 2018 17506," or "AUGUST 2018 17932" navy with white and orange striped sleeves teal with white and navy striped sleeves gray with a football play graphic olive green with a bear graphic gray girl's hoodie with ruffled trim. Recalled by Wholesale Merchandisers LLC, of Grand Rapids, Mich.. Units affected: About 25,000.
Why was this product recalled?
The zipper slider can detach from the hoodie, posing a choking hazard to young children.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately take the recalled hoodies away from children, stop using them and return them to any Meijer store for a full refund.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on December 6, 2018. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 19044.