CPSCMay 17, 2007

Mervyns Children's Capri Pants recall: Choking Hazard

Mervyns Recalls Children's Capri Pants Due to Choking Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Mervyn's Stores

Why was Mervyns Children's Capri Pants recalled?

The buttons inside the waistband of the pants can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately stop their children from wearing the pants and return them to any Mervyns store for a refund. 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

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
Little Girls' Capri Pants with Snap Roll Cuff
Company
Azmat Group, of Dhaka, Bangladesh, Mervyns, of Hayward, Calif.
Quantity
About 228,000
Sold at
Mervyns stores nationwide from December 2006 through April 2007 for about $20.
Recall date
May 17, 2007
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product 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 gray, 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.

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