Reebok Children's Fleece Quarter-Zip Pullover/Pant Sets
CPSC Recall #06-001 — October 5, 2005
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 06-001 |
| Recall Date | October 5, 2005 |
| Remedy Type | Replace |
| Units Affected | About 61,000 |
| Manufacturer | Adjmi Apparel Group, of New York, N.Y. (Adjmi is an authorized licensee of children's apparel products of Reebok, of Canton, Mass.) |
| Manufactured In | Taiwan and China |
Where It Was Sold
| Sold exclusively at Gordmans |
| Mervyns |
| JC Penney |
| Kohl's |
| The Bon |
| Fred Meyer |
| Ross |
| DD's |
| Edisons |
| Macy's |
| AJ Wright |
| and Reebok Corporate Headquarters retail store in Canton |
| Mass. from September 2004 through February 2005 for between $17 and $36. |
Product
Reebok Children's Fleece Quarter-Zip Pullover/Pant Sets
Description
Only Reebok fleece pullover/pant sets with navy blue quarter-zip zippers are being recalled. The fleece pullover/pant sets were sold in navy blue/red and navy blue/pink in sizes up to children's size 7. "Reebok" is printed across the front of the pullover. The pullovers have a hood that can be folded under the collar. Some of the recalled pullovers were sold with matching mittens. The style numbers were printed on the store tag only and end in: 1816, 2816, 3816, 1816N, 2816N, 1814, 2814, 4814, and 5814.
Hazard
The zipper slider and pull on the fleece pullovers can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Incidents & Injuries
Reebok has received two reports from consumers of zipper sliders/pulls that have detached. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy Instructions
Consumers should immediately take the recalled product away from young children and contact Adjmi to receive a replacement product.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Replace at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.
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 (Replace) 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.