Girls' Hooded Zip Jacket and Vest Sets with Drawstrings Recalled By Splendid Due to Strangulation Hazard
CPSC recall 11071 · announced December 16, 2010 · Splendid (a Division Of Vf Contemporary Brands, Inc.) · 900 units affected
The product
This recall involves girl's hooded zip jackets with style # SJ6J7831 and long sleeve t-shirt with hooded vest sets with style # SJYK7935. The zip jackets were sold in camouflage, jasmine, parfait and royal. The vest sets were sold in black, caviar, denim, electric pink, macadamia, peacock, quartz and sapphire. The style number can be found on the care label located at the inside left side seam. "Splendid" can be found on the neck label.
The hazard
The hooded zip jackets and the vest sets have drawstrings through the hoods which can pose a strangulation or entrapment hazard to children.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the hoods of the zip jackets and vest sets to eliminate the hazard or contact Splendid for instructions on how to return the items for a full refund. Remedy type: Refund
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported.
Sold at: Major department stores and children's boutiques nationwide from August 2010 through November 2010 for between $80 and $90.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact Splendid toll-free at (855) 640-2803 anytime or visit the firm's website at www.splendid.com/safetynews.html
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.