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Mexx Young girl's 100% cotton Dresses - Fall 2011 collection
- Starting date:
- April 27, 2012
- Posting date:
- April 27, 2012
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Childrens' Products, Clothing and Accessories
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Audience:
- General Public (GP)
- Identification number:
- RA-500002821
Expansion of March 16, 2012
Affected products
Mexx Young girl's 100% cotton Dresses - Fall 2011 collection
Product description
This recall involves young girls dresses sold under the brand name "Mexx".
| Style number | Color | Size | SKU |
|---|---|---|---|
| K1RC8251 | Purple Haze (581) |
3-6 M 6-9 M 9-12 M 12-18 M 18-24 M 24-30 M |
4216410 4216420 4216430 4216440 4216450 4216460 |
| K1RC8251 |
Playing Pink (672) (502) |
3-6 M 6-9 M 9-12 M 12-18 M 18-24 M 24-30 M |
3436210 3436220 3436230 3436240 3436250 3436260 |
The SKU numbers listed above appear on store receipt for the purchased sweater. However, if the receipt is no longer available you can find the style number on one of the labels inside the sweater
Hazard identified
Mexx has determined that the fabric balls sewn on the dress may detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Neither Mexx nor Health Canada has received any reports of incidents or injuries related to the use of these dresses.
Number sold
Approximately 1,521 of the recalled dresses in sizes 3 to 30 months were sold in Canada.
Time period sold
The recalled dresses were sold from August 2011 to March 2012.
Place of origin
Manufactured in China.
Companies
- Manufacturer
-
Mexx Canada Co. of Montreal
Montreal
Quebec
CANADA
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What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dress. Consumers can choose to remove and safely dispose of the fabric balls or return it to the retailer with a proof of purchase for a full refund.
For more information, consumers may contact Mexx at 1-800-565-6399, visit the firm's website or inquire at any Mexx Canada store.