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“Mexx” Children Two-piece Snowsuit Sets
- Starting date:
- February 4, 2011
- Posting date:
- February 4, 2011
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Clothing and Accessories
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Product Safety
- Audience:
- General Public (GP)
- Identification number:
- RA-500002506
Affected products
"Mexx" Children Two-piece Snowsuit Sets
Product description
| Model | Colour | Size | UPC |
|---|---|---|---|
| TI208F (001) | Jet Black | 9-12M | 688318299721 |
| 12-18M | 688318299738 | ||
| 18-24M | 688318299745 | ||
| 24-30M | 688318299752 | ||
| TI208F (041) | Old grey | 9-12M | 688318299660 |
| 12-18M | 688318299677 | ||
| 18-24M | 688318299684 | ||
| 24-30M | 688318299691 |
Hazard identified
The zipper tab/pull can become detached from the zipper, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Mexx has received four reports of a zipper tab/pull detaching. One report indicated that a tab/pull was found in a child's mouth. No injuries were reported as a result of the incident.
Health Canada has not received any reports of incidents or injuries to Canadians related to the use of these products.
Number sold
Approximately 1,570 units of the recalled snowsuit sets were sold at Mexx retail stores across Canada.
Time period sold
The recalled snowsuit sets were sold from August 2010 to January 2011.
Place of origin
Manufactured in China.
Companies
- Manufacturer
-
Mexx Liz Claiborne Canada Inc.
Montreal
Quebec
CANADA
Tel: 1-800 565-6399
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What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowsuits and return it with proof of purchase to any Mexx Canada Inc. store for a full refund.
For more information, consumers may contact Mexx Canada Inc. at 1-800-565-6399.