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ChokingMarch 11, 2015CPSC #15096

Kid's Korner Children's Zipper Hooded Sweatshirts Recalled by Kroger Due to Choking Hazard

Brand
Unknown
Product
Clothing & Apparel
Units affected
140,000
Remedy
refund

What was recalled

This recall involves Kids Korner brand boy's, girl's and toddler's cotton/poly blend fleece zipper hooded sweatshirts with a front zipper, two front pockets and knit ribbing around the wrists and waist. The sweatshirts were sold in 62 different prints and solid colors in infant, toddler to children's size 4. The size can be found on a label sewn into the back seam of the neck. A white label sewn into the lower left inside seam reads Inter-American Products, Lahore, Pakistan and has style number ending in 8025, 8025P, 8128, 8128P, 8174P, 8251, 8326 or 8326P. Also on the label are the following manufacture dates: March 2014, April 2014, June 2014 or November 2014 and batch numbers: 1, FLC-P5, FLC-P6 or FLC-P8. To view photos of all recalled sweatshirts, visit the Recall Alerts section on the firm's web site.

Hazard

The sweatshirt zipper pull can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Injuries

Kroger has received one report of a zipper pull detaching from the sweatshirt. No injuries have been reported.

Made in

Pakistan

Where it was sold

  • Dillons, Fred Meyer, King Soopers Marketplace, Kroger, Smith's and Fry's Marketplace and other stores nationwide from June 2014 through February 2015 for between $8 and $10.

Photos

The recalled Kids Korner-branded zipper hooded sweatshirts come in 62 different prints and solid colors.
View official CPSC recall

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