CPSC, S. Rothschild & Co. Announce Recall to Repair Girls' Hooded Winter Jackets
CPSC recall 03096 · announced March 20, 2003 · S. Rothschild & Co · 37,000 units affected
The product
The recalled jackets are blue, lilac, pink, raspberry and magenta and include sizes XS/2T - L4T, 2/4 - M/5-6 - L/6X, 3/6 - 6/9 - 12M - 18M 24M, and S/2T - M/3T - L/4T - XL/5T. The style numbers, which can be found on a tag attached to the left sleeve, are 52913, 52813J, 12913K, B2913, 32813, 12816C, 3281J, 82819D, 82816D, and 32816C. The jacket labels include the words, "Little Impressions," "Rothschild," "Izzi's Kids," or "Clockwise."
The hazard
The rubber petal and metal snap can break off of the jacket, posing a choking hazard to young children.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should stop using these jackets immediately and contact S. Rothschild and Co. to arrange for the jacket to be repaired and returned free of charge.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): S. Rothschild has received two reports of the rubber petal coming off the jacket, including one child who reportedly put the petal in her mouth. The snaps have come off in subsequent testing.
Sold at: Major retail stores nationwide sold the jackets, from May 2002 through December 2002, for about $25 to $45.
Consumer contact: Consumers may contact S. Rothschild and Co. at (800) 301-3411 between 8 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.