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Consumer product recall

Archived - Fleece Infant Hat and Mitt Set

Starting date:
November 1, 2002
Posting date:
November 1, 2002
Type of communication:
Consumer Product Recall
Subcategory:
Childrens' Products, Clothing and Accessories
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Product Safety, Physical Hazard
Audience:
General Public
Identification number:
RA-500001477

Affected products

Fleece infant hat and mitt set

Product description

The hats are made of blue fleece with red piping. Stock number 39968.

Hazard identified

The pom poms on the hat can be easily removed and put in a child's mouth, poosing a choking hazard.

Number sold

About 425 sets sold nationwide.

Time period sold

During September and October 2002.

Companies

Manufacturer
Fersten Headwear Inc.
Retailer
Sears Canada Inc.
Toronto
Ontario
CANADA

What you should do

Stop using sets and return them to the nearest Sears retail store for a full refund. Call Sears Canada at 1-416-941-4426.