S. Rothschild & Co. Recalls Girls' Coats with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard
CPSC recall 10246 · announced May 27, 2010 · S. Rothschild & · 13,500 units affected
The product
This recall involves S. Rothschild girls' wool coats with a detachable cape. The coats were sold in pink, red, blue and vanilla with a faux fur cape and in charcoal and vanilla with a faux fur trimmed cape. Two faux pompoms are attached to the end of drawstrings that hang from the cape. The sewn-in neck tag reads, "ROTHSCHILD SINCE 1881." Style Numbers Sizes 36321, 37321, W37321, 38321M Infant to 4T 56321. 56321F, 56321Y, 57321, 57321F, W57321, 58321M 4 to 6X 76321, 77321, 78321M 7 to 16
The hazard
Drawstrings on the detachable cape can pose a strangulation hazard to young children.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the cape or remove the detachable cape to eliminate the hazard. Consumers can also return the cape to S. Rothschild for a free repair.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported.
Sold at: Burlington Coat Factory, Famous Barr, Filene's Basement, Parisian and other retail stores nationwide from September 2006 through September 2009 for between $70 and $100.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact S. Rothschild at (800) 223-2664 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.rothschildcoats.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.