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Mexx Young girl's 100% cotton Sweaters - Fall 2011 collection
- Starting date:
- March 16, 2012
- Posting date:
- March 16, 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-500002793
Affected products
Mexx Young girl's 100% cotton Sweaters - Fall 2011 collection
Product description
This recall involves sweaters for young girls sold under the brand name "Mexx".
| Style number | Color | Size | SKU |
|---|---|---|---|
| K1RC8252 | Choco-Beige (259) |
3-6 M 6-9 M 9-12 M 12-18 M 18-24 M 24-30 M |
4216510 4216520 4216530 4216540 4216550 4216560 |
| K1RC8252 | Mulberry (502) |
3-6 M 6-9 M 9-12 M 12-18 M 18-24 M 24-30 M |
3435210 3435220 3435230 3435240 3435250 3435260 |
| K1RC8252 | Playing Pink (672) |
3-6 M 6-9 M 9-12 M 12-18 M 18-24 M 24-30 M |
3435310 3435320 3435330 3435340 3435350 3435360 |
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 sweater 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 sweaters.
Number sold
Approximately 2,268 of the recalled sweaters in sizes 3-30 months were sold in Canada.
Time period sold
The recalled sweaters were sold from August 2011 to February 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 sweaters. 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.