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Mexx Canada Co. recalls Mini Tights
- Starting date:
- November 3, 2014
- Posting date:
- November 3, 2014
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Children's Products, Clothing and Accessories
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Choking Hazard
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-41991
Affected products
Mexx Mini Tights
Product description
This voluntary recall involves the glued on yellow bows that come affixed on the Mexx children's tights sold in sizes 3 months through to 24 months. The mini grey tights have black stripes on the leg section and a black star shape on each foot. These tights can be identified by style number K1GIA015.
| Style Number | Size | UPC |
|---|---|---|
| K1GIA015 | 3 - 6 months | 8718622689269 |
| K1GIA015 | 6 - 12 months | 8718622689276 |
| K1GIA015 | 12 - 24 months | 8718622689283 |
Hazard identified
Mexx has determined that the bows can easily be removed and present a choking hazard.
Mexx has received one report of the bows falling off, no injuries resulted.
Health Canada has not received any reports of consumer incidents or injuries related to the use of these products.
Number sold
Approximately 337 units of the recalled products were sold in Canada at wholesale and retail stores.
Time period sold
The recalled products were sold from July 2014 to October 2014.
Place of origin
Manufactured in Portugal.
Companies
- Distributor
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Mexx Canada Co.
Montreal
Quebec
CANADA
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What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled tights. Mexx has identified that the tights are still safe to wear without the bows, therefore, consumers can choose to remove and safely dispose of the fabric bows or return the tights to where they were purchased for a full refund with or without receipt for a credit in store.
For more information, consumers may contact Mexx by phone at 1-800-565-6399 or visit the Mexx website.
Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.
Health Canada would like to remind Canadians to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.