Boys' varsity jackets recalled over choking hazard

Recall date

August 6, 2015

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

The Children's Place Recalls Boys' Varsity Jackets Due to Choking Hazard

Recall number

15209

Sold / distributed

The Children's Place stores nationwide and online at www.childrensplace.com from December 2014 through July 2015 for about $30.

Why it was recalled

The metal snaps on the jackets could detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

What was recalled

This recall involves boys' knitted fleece varsity jackets in sizes 6 months through 5T. The jackets are royal blue with gray sleeves and have a baseball character with a red hat on the left chest area. "The Children's Place" is printed on a tag at the neck of the jacket. A white sewn-in label at the side seam has product numbers 158805, 158806, 158807 and vendor number 1408.

What to do

Consumers should immediately take the recalled jackets away from children and return them to any The Children's Place store for a full refund. If the jacket was purchased online, contact The Children's Place to receive a postage-paid envelope to return the jacket for a full refund.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.