Pumpkin Patch Recalls Hooded Girls' Raincoats with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard
CPSC recall 09208 · announced April 30, 2009 · Pumpkin Patch · 800 units affected
The product
This recall involves the Pumpkin Patch hooded raincoat with drawstrings in girl's sizes 2 through 10. The raincoat is a trench coat style and is red with pink polka-dots.
The hazard
The raincoats have a drawstring through the hood, which poses a strangulation hazard to children.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring from the raincoats to eliminate the hazard, or contact Pumpkin Patch for a full refund.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported.
Sold at: Pumpkin Patch stores nationwide and on-line at www.pumpkinpatchusa.com from July 2008 through February 2009 for about $50.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact Pumpkin Patch at 1-866-898-0344, or visit Pumpkin Patch's Web site at www.pumpkinpatchusa.com, or e-mail the firm at ProductRecall.USA@pumpkinpatchusa.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.