L.L. Bean recalls children's sweaters with a spare button on the inside seam that can detach, causing choking. Remove the button to eliminate the hazard.
The spare button attached to the label on the inside seam of the sweaters can detach, posing a choking hazard.
L.L. Bean is recalling children's sweaters because a spare button on the inside seam can detach and pose a choking hazard. This affects little girls' sizes 4-7 and children in toddlers, infants, and little girls. Parents should remove the button immediately to prevent choking.
The spare button attached to the label on the inside seam can detach and become a choking hazard for young children. This button is designed to stay attached but may come loose during normal use, especially when the sweater is being worn or handled.
Little girls aged 4 to 7 years old who own the recalled sweaters are most at risk. Parents and caregivers of children in toddlers, infants, and little girls should check if they have the affected sweaters.
Check for sweaters with a spare button on the inside seam of the label. The Fisherman's sweaters have product numbers 283148 (toddlers), 283149 (infants), 284855 (little girls), or 289727 (little girls). The Open Stitch sweaters have product number 286158.
Take the spare button attached to the label on the inside seam of the sweater and remove it to eliminate the choking hazard.
Consumers should immediately remove the spare button attached to label located on the inside seam of the sweaters to eliminate the hazard.
The recall includes L.L. Bean Fisherman's and Open Stitch children's sweaters sold in little girl's sizes 4 to 7, with specific product numbers: 283148 (toddlers), 283149 (infants), 284855 (little girls), 289727 (little girls), and 286158 (Open Stitch).
Check for a spare button on the inside seam of the label. The Fisherman's sweaters have product numbers 283148, 283149, 284855, or 289727, and the Open Stitch sweaters have product number 286158.
Remove the spare button attached to the label on the inside seam of the sweater to eliminate the choking hazard.
We’ve drafted a message you can send L.L. Bean to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 1821 — L.L. Bean Fisherman's and Open Stitch Children's Sweaters Hello, I own a Fisherman's and Open Stitch Children's Sweaters that is covered by recall 1821 from L.L. Bean. The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately remove the spare button attached to label located on the inside seam of the sweaters to eliminate the hazard. 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.
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