CPSC, Meijer Inc. Announce Recall of Children's Jackets
Source: CPSC Recall #04036
Recall Date
2003-11-24
Manufacturer
Meijer Inc., of Grand Rapids, Mich.
Units Affected
About 7,500
Products Involved
Falls Creek Army Flight Jackets
Hazard
These jackets have hood drawstrings. Children can get entangled and strangled in the drawstrings that catch on objects, including playground equipment, fences and tree branches.
Remedy
Consumers should stop their children from wearing the jacket immediately and contact Meijer for information on how to return the jacket for a full refund. Parents also can remove the drawstring, which will make the jacket safe for children to wear.
Reported Injuries
Meijer has not received any reports of incidents.
Sold At
Meijer stores in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, and Kentucky sold the jackets, from July 2003 through October 2003, for between $26 and $33.
Manufactured In
South Korea
Full Recall Description
The recalled Falls Creek Army Flight Jackets are for boys' sizes 4 through 7 and 8 through 18, as well as toddlers' sizes 2T through 5T. These jackets are made of blue or olive nylon fabric and are decorated with assorted patriotic patches on the sleeves, chest and back. The hood is bordered with synthetic brown and tan fur.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28