On January 4, 2017, the U.S. Consumer Safety Commission (CPSC) and Walt Disney Parks jointly announced a voluntary recall of Chinese-made baby hooded sweatshirts.
The recalled product is Minnie and Mickey baby hooded sweatshirts. This piece of clothing is made from a polyester-cotton blend. Available in 4 sizes, 6M, 12M, 18M and 24M. The size and “DisneyParks” are printed on the inside of the back of the neck of the hoodie. The hoodie is black in color and has two ears on the hood. When purchasing, the UPC code is printed on the tag. The Minnie Mouse hoodie is decorated with red fabric with a bow-shaped white polka dot pattern between the ears, and an illustration of Minnie’s image is printed on the chest of the hoodie. The date code FAC-010635-16194 or FAC-010635-16015 is printed on the sewing label inside the left seam of the garment. The UPC code for size 6M is 400000175669, the UPC code for 12M is 400000175676, and the UPC code for 24M is 400000175690. The Mickey hoodie features an illustration of Mickey’s image printed on the chest. The date code FAC-010635-16220, FAC-010635-16015 or FAC-010635-16280 is printed on the sewn label in the left seam of the garment. The UPC code for size 6M is 400000145433, the UPC code for 12M is 400000145440, and the UPC code for 24M is 400000145464.
The recalled products were sold at the Walt Disney World Resort (WaltDisneyWorld) in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, and the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California, from April 2016 to October 2016. (Disneyland® Resort) and Disney Parks (Disney Parks) mobile app stores sold approximately 1,500 pieces. The unit price is about $30. The reason for the recall is that hidden buttons on the clothes may fall off, posing a choking hazard to children. So far, no reports of accidents or personal injuries related to the use of this product have been received.
The U.S. Consumer Safety Commission (CPSC) recommends that consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and contact Walt Disney Parks and Resorts US, Inc. for guidance on a full refund. The United States issues a voluntary recall of Chinese-made baby hooded sweatshirts
