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US and Canada reject Kenyan made jeans over choking risk

The Children's Place recalled the jeans for potential choking risks. [Courtesy]

The United States has recalled nearly 100,000 pairs of children's jeans manufactured in Kenya due to choking hazard risks.

The US Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the order on August 10, 2023, with The Children's Place, the largest children's speciality apparel retailer in North America, expected to offer refunds to customers.

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