Girls' Crewcuts puffer coats recalled over choking hazard

Recall date

February 18, 2016

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

J. Crew Recalls Girls' Coats Due to Choking Hazard (Recall Alert)

Recall number

16728

Sold / distributed

J. Crew and Crewcuts stores nationwide, the J. Crew catalog and online at www.jcrew.com from August 2015 through January 2016 for about $155.

Why it was recalled

The buttons on the front of the coat can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

What was recalled

This recall involves Crewcuts brand girls' puffer coats in dark wine (maroon), navy (blue), and sun washed peony (pink) colors. The coats are padded with geometric squares with six buttons down the front of the coat. There is a faux fur trim lining the hood and the coats were sold in girls sizes 2-14. Only coats with style number C9048 and PO numbers: 5055794, 5056319, 50565325, 8053606, 8053098 or 8053603 are included in the recall. The style and PO number are printed on a care label sewn into the inside seam of the coats along with "FA 15" or "HO 15."

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled coats and return them to J. Crew or Crewcuts stores for a full refund. Online purchasers will receive email notifications with instructions for returning the coats for a full refund including a postage-paid shipping label. J. Crew is contacting known purchasers directly.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.