Amerex Group Recalls Infant Fur Jackets Due to Choking Hazard
What's being recalled
Infant Cheetah Fur jackets
Units: About 1,550
This recall involves a faux fur mid-weight jacket sold in infant sizes 12 to 24 months. The underside of the jacket's label contains the printed style number C2185125-CT or C218525. Amerex Group is printed on a label underneath the washing instructions label.
The problem, in CPSC's words
The jacket's snaps can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Incidents and injuries reported to CPSC
The firm has received two reports of the snaps detaching from the jacket, including one report of a child that began to choke.
What CPSC says to do
Refund
Consumers should immediately take the recalled jacket away from children, stop using it and contact Amerex Group for a full refund.
How to contact the company
Amerex Group at 800-230-3418 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at InfantJacketRecall@AmerexGroup.com or online at www.amerexgroup.com and click on the Recall Information tab at the top of the page for more information.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall notice 19093, cpsc.gov. Text in quotes is from CPSC. Photos: CPSC.