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

U.S. CPSCChokingMay 17, 2007
Recalled Girls' Capri Pants
Recalled Girls' Capri Pants
Recalled Girls' Capri Pants
Recalled Girls' Capri Pants

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Hazard

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

Remedy

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

Incidents & injuries

None reported.

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.

Sold on

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

Contact the company

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 should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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