CPSC Recall in 2016: J. Crew Recalls Girls' Coats Due to Choking Hazard (Recall Alert)

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 16-728

Date: February 18, 2016

Product Name: Girls' Crewcuts puffer coats

Recall Description:

The buttons on the front of the coat can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. 

Hazard Description:

The buttons on the front of the coat can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Refund

Units: About 16,400 (in addition, 63 units were sold in Canada)

Incidents:

J. Crew has received four reports of the buttons detaching. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At:

J. Crew and Crewcuts stores nationwide, the J. Crew catalog and online at www.jcrew.com from August 2015 through January 2016 for about $155.

Manufactured In:

China