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Amerex Group is recalling infant faux fur mid-weight jackets in sizes 12 to 24 months because the snaps can detach, creating a choking risk for young children. The company has received two reports of detached snaps, including one instance where a child began to choke. Consumers are advised to stop using the jackets immediately and contact Amerex Group for a full refund. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/3384-amerex-recalls-infant-fur-jackets-due-to-choking-hazard.
“Amerex Recalls Infant Fur Jackets Due to Choking Hazard.” GovInfoNow, updated October 11, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/3384-amerex-recalls-infant-fur-jackets-due-to-choking-hazard. Based on CPSC recall #8521 (https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/Amerex-Group-Recalls-Infant-Fur-Jackets-Due-to-Choking-Hazard).
The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on April 2, 2019, that Amerex Group is recalling infant fur jackets due to a choking hazard. Consumers should immediately remove the jackets from children and contact the company for a full refund.
How to tell if you have it
Brand: Amerex Group
Product: Infant Cheetah Fur jackets
Style numbers: C2185125-CT or C218525
Sizes: 12 to 24 months
Sold at Carter's, Century 21 Stores, TJ Maxx/Marshalls, and online at www.Zulily.com and www.carters.com from July 2018 through February 2019
What to do
Consumers should immediately take the recalled jacket away from children, stop using it and contact Amerex Group for a full refund. Contact Amerex Group at 800-230-3418 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at InfantJacketRecall@AmerexGroup.com or online at www.amerexgroup.com and click on the Recall Information tab.
The hazard
The jacket's snaps can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. The firm has received two reports of the snaps detaching from the jacket, including one report of a child that began to choke.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show other recent recalls of similar products include HALO Magic Sleepsuits Recall: Choking Hazard from Detachable Zipper Heads (2026-03-05), Chillife Montessori Baby Toy Sets Recall: Choking Hazard from Small Silicone Strings (2026-08-27), and BABESIDE Dolls and Strollers Recalled for Choking Hazard Risk (2026-06-18).
How to tell if you have this one
Look for a faux fur mid-weight jacket in infant sizes 12 to 24 months. Check the underside of the label for the printed style number C2185125-CT or C218525, and verify that Amerex Group is printed on a label underneath the washing instructions.
Brand
Amerex Group
Product
Infant Cheetah Fur jackets
Category
Consumer product
Based on the official CPSC remedy
What to do — step by step
Stop using the jacket
Take the recalled jacket away from children immediately to prevent choking.
Contact Amerex Group
Call 800-230-3418 (8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, Mon-Fri), email InfantJacketRecall@AmerexGroup.com, or visit www.amerexgroup.com and click the Recall Information tab for a full refund.
Official remedy
What CPSC says to do
Consumers should immediately take the recalled jacket away from children, stop using it and contact Amerex Group for a full refund.
Where it went
Where it was sold
Sold nationwide.
Nationwide
Not listed
CPSC “Sold at”: “Carter's, Century 21 Stores, TJ Maxx/Marshalls, stores nationwide and online at www.Zulily.com and www.carters.com from July 2018 through February 2019 for about $65.”
Sold nationwide.
Take action
Contact Amerex Group
We’ve drafted a message you can send Amerex Group to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 8521 — Amerex Group Amerex Recalls Infant Fur Jackets Due to Choking Hazard
Hello,
I own a Amerex Recalls Infant Fur Jackets Due to Choking Hazard that is covered by recall 8521 from Amerex Group.
The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately take the recalled jacket away from children, stop using it and contact Amerex Group for a full refund.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
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