Meijer Inc. · Recalled
CPSC, Meijer Inc. Announce Recall of Children's Jackets
These jackets have hood drawstrings. Children can get entangled and strangled in the drawstrings that catch on objects, including playground equipment, fences and tree branches.
- Units
- About 7,500
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $26–$33
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The recalled Falls Creek Army Flight Jackets are for boys' sizes 4 through 7 and 8 through 18, as well as toddlers' sizes 2T through 5T. These jackets are made of blue or olive nylon fabric and are decorated with assorted patriotic patches on the sleeves, chest and back. The hood is bordered with synthetic brown and tan fur.
The file
- Sold at
- Meijer stores in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, and Kentucky sold the jackets, from July 2003 through October 2003, for between $26 and $33.
- Product type
- Clothing (Children)
- Made in
- South Korea
- Recalled by
- Meijer Inc., of Grand Rapids, Mich.
Incident log
Meijer has not received any reports of incidents.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop their children from wearing the jacket immediately and contact Meijer for information on how to return the jacket for a full refund. Parents also can remove the drawstring, which will make the jacket safe for children to wear.
Consumers may contact Meijer toll-free at (866) 280-8419 anytime or log on to their website at www.meijer.com
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated NOV 24 2003; last revised JAN 09 2025.