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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 1997-06-02

Girls' Dresses Recall by Levi Strauss & Co.

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Levi's girls' dresses

  • Brand Macy's
  • Brand Mervyn's
  • Brand JC Penney
  • Brand Levi Strauss

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What happened

Girls' Dresses Recall by Levi Strauss & Co.

Levi Strauss & Co. is recalling more than 86,000 Levi's brand girls' dresses in sizes 2T through 6X due to a choking hazard. The dresses have simulated pearl snaps on the front that can become detached. The recall involves three styles: Short Sleeve Western Dress, Long Sleeve Western Dress, and Long Sleeve Plaid Blocked Dress, available in various colors with specific product codes listed. The dresses were sold at department stores nationwide including Macy's, Mervyn's, and J.C. Penney from April 1996 through February 1997 for approximately $25. Although one report of snaps detaching was received, no injuries have been reported.

According to the record, consumers should stop using these dresses immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund. Consumers can call Levi Strauss & Co. at (800) USA-LEVI between 8 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. PDT Monday through Friday, or write to Levi's Plaza, P.O. Box 7215, San Francisco, California 94120 for more information about the recall.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

Choking

Details from the source

Girls' Dresses Recall by Levi Strauss & Co. NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT:Ken Giles June 2, 1997 (301) 504-7052 Release # 97-135 CPSC, Levi Strauss & Co. Announce Recall of Girls' Dresses WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Levi Strauss & Co. of San Francisco, Calif., is recalling more than 86,000 Levi's brand girls' dresses. The dresses' snaps can become detached, presenting a choking hazard to young children. Levi Strauss & Co. is aware of one report of several snaps becoming detached from a dress. No injuries have been reported. There are three styles of Levi's brand dresses being recalled, ranging in sizes 2T through 6X. There are simulated pearl snaps on the front of the dresses. Each dress has a sewn-in label at the neck that reads in part, "LEVI'S ...100% COTTON...MADE IN INDONESIA..." The back of this label displays the product code and care instructions. Style Color Product Code Short Sleeve Western Dress Stonebleach and pink 39219-0608 39219-2281 39619-0608 39619-2281 Long Sleeve Western Dress Stonebleach, pink, and multi-colored floral 39220-0608 39220-1318 39220-1718 39620-0608 39620-1318 39620-1781 Long Sleeve Plaid Blocked Dress Stonebleach and pink/indigo plaid 39218-0688 39618-0688 Department stores nationwide, including Macy's, Mervyn's, and J.C. Penney, sold the dresses from April 1996 through February 1997 for about $25. Consumers should stop using these dresses immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund. For more information about this recall, consumers should call Levi Strauss & Co. at (800) USA-LEVI between 8 a.m. and 3:30 p.m PDT Monday through Friday. Consumers may also write to the company at Levi's Plaza, P.O. Box 7215, San Francisco, Calif. 94120.

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

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