CPSCNovember 24, 2003

CPSC, The May Department Stores Co. Announce Recall of

CPSC, The May Department Stores Co. Announce Recall of Girls' Hooded Fleece Jackets

Why was CPSC, The May Department Stores Co. Announce Recall of recalled?

The zipper pull could detach from these jackets, posing a possible choking hazard to young children.

What should I do if I have this product?

Return the jacket to the store where purchased for a refund or store credit. Contact: For more information, call the May Department Stores Co. at (314) 342-6468 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
Girls' Hooded Fleece Jackets
Company
The May Department Stores Co., of St. Louis, Mo.
Quantity
57,660
Sold at
May Department Stores Co. department stores, including Lord & Taylor (which sold the "Angel Fish" brand exclusively), Filene's/Kaufmann's, Robinsons-May/Meier & Frank, Hecht's/Strawbridge's, Foley's, Famous-Barr/L.S. Ayres/The Jones Store, from July 2003 through October 2003, for about $13.
Recall date
November 24, 2003
Incidents / injuries
None Reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

These girls' hooded fleece jackets have either the brand name "Just Friends" or "Angel Fish" sewn on the inside collar. "Just Friends" also is written on the right pocket. The jackets are 80 percent cotton and 20 percent polyester. Jackets with style number 60103 were sold in girl sizes 4 - 6X in pink, green, blue and lilac. Jackets with style number 60104 were sold in girl sizes 4 - 6X sold in lilac, melon and turquoise. Jackets with style number 70103 were sold in toddler sizes 2- 4 in pink, mint green and lilac. The style number can be found on the jackets' hang tag.

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