Children's Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by R&D International Due to Strangulation Hazard
CPSC recall 09047 · announced November 19, 2008 · R&d · 1,500 units affected
The product
The cotton knit and woven hooded jackets have a drawstring through the hood and waist. They were sold in sizes 12 months through size 10 in a variety of solid colors and prints. "Young Colors" is sewn into the jacket tag located at the neck.
The hazard
The jackets have drawstrings through the hood and at the waist. Children can get entangled in the drawstrings that can catch on playground equipment, fences or tree branches.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the jacket to eliminate the safety hazard.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported.
Sold at: Specialty children's stores nationwide from April 2004 through September 2007 for about $45.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact R&D International Inc. collect at (719) 539-3812 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site www.youngcolors.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.