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Little Girls Capri Pants with Snap Roll Cuff

CPSC Recall #07-187 — May 16, 2007

Recall Summary

Recall Number07-187
Recall DateMay 16, 2007
Remedy TypeRefund
Units AffectedAbout 228,000
ImporterAzmat Group, of Dhaka, Bangladesh
Manufactured InBangladesh

Where It Was Sold

Mervyns stores nationwide from December 2006 through April 2007 for about $20.

Product

Little Girls Capri Pants with Snap Roll Cuff

Description

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Mervyns, of Hayward, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 228,000 Little Girls Capri Pants with Snap Roll Cuffs. The buttons inside the waistband of the pants can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.Name of product: Little Girls Capri Pants with Snap Roll CuffUnits: About 228,000Distributor: Mervyns, of Hayward, Calif.Importer: Azmat Group, of Dhaka, BangladeshHazard: The buttons inside the waistband of the pants can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.Incidents/Injuries: 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.Sold Exclusively at: Mervyns stores nationwide from December 2006 through April 2007 for about $20.Manufactured in: BangladeshRemedy: 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.

Hazard

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

Incidents & Injuries

None reported.

Remedy Instructions

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

What Should You Do?

Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Refund at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly — either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Refund) at no cost to you.

Federal law prohibits the sale of toys with small parts for children under age 3. CPSC uses a standardized small parts cylinder to test whether pieces from a toy can fit entirely inside — if they can, they are considered a choking hazard. Products marketed for children under 3 must not contain any small parts. Beyond the legal requirements, the CPSC and pediatricians recommend keeping all small objects away from children under 4, as the risk of choking extends beyond the formal legal age threshold.

In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.

If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney — parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.

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