Boy Scouts of America Recalls Cub Scout Wind Tech Jackets Due to Strangulation Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2011-11-03). Hazards: entrapment, strangulation. About 5,400 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 12033 |
| Published | 2011-11-03 |
| Last updated | 2015-02-20 |
| Product category | Outerwear |
| Products | Cub Scout Wind Tech jackets |
| Firm named in the title | Boy Scouts of America |
| Firms | Boy Scouts of America, Charlotte, N.C. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 5,400 |
| Hazard classes | entrapment, strangulation |
| Remedy classes | refund |
| Sold | Boy Scouts of America retail outlets nationwide and online at www.scoutstuff.org from November 2009 through July 2011 for approximately $32. |
Description
This recall includes the blue Cub Scout Wind Tech jacket sold in youth sizes. The jackets are nylon with a polyester lining, long-sleeve, with a full zipper front and a Cub Scout wolf head emblem embroidered on the upper left chest. SKU numbers 73291, 73292, and 73293 are printed on the hangtag that is attached to the jacket at retail.
Hazard
The jackets have retractable cords with toggles at the hood/neck area and at the waist, which can pose a strangulation or entrapment hazard to children.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately remove the cords from these jackets to eliminate the hazard, or return the jacket to Boy Scouts of America for a full refund.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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