Children's Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by R&D International Due to Strangulation Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2008-11-19). Hazards: strangulation. About 1,500 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 09047 |
| Published | 2008-11-19 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Clothing (Children) |
| Products | Young Colors Children's Hooded Jackets |
| Firm named in the title | R&D International |
| Firms | R&D International Inc., of Salida, Colo. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | Indonesia, Peru |
| Units (US) | 1,500 |
| Hazard classes | strangulation |
| Sold | Specialty children's stores nationwide from April 2004 through September 2007 for about $45. |
Description
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.
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.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the jacket to eliminate the safety hazard.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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