Runway Global Recalls Sugarfly Girls’ Coats; Waist Drawstring Poses Entanglement Hazard
CPSC recall 14157 · announced April 24, 2014 · Runway Global · 1,700 units affected
The product
This recall involves girl's "Sugarfly" brand peacoat. The double breasted wool and polyester garment comes with a waist drawstring sewn into the outside seam of the garment. The coats come in three different colors; solid black, charcoal plaid and purple plaid. The coats were sold in girls' sizes S (7-8), M (10-12), L (14), and XL (16). Style number KEM236 is located on the label found inside on the side seam of the garment. "Sugarfly" is printed on a label sewn into the neck of the coat.
The hazard
The coats have a drawstring tie sewn into the side seam at the waist that could become snagged or caught in small spaces or vehicle doors, posing significant entanglement hazard to children.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately detach the tie from the side seams of the coat to eliminate the hazard, or return the coat to the place of purchase for a full refund. Remedy type: Refund
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported.
Sold at: Nordstrom Rack nationwide from October 2010 through November 2010 and on-line at www.Zulily.com from September 2013 through November 2013 for about $40.
Consumer contact: Runway Global toll-free at (855) 303-8250 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, online at www.sugarfly.us and click on "Sugarfly Girls" on the top bar and then click on "Recall Info" at the bottom of the page, or email willa@runwayglobal.com for more information.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.