Girls' Jackets Recalled by Louise Paris; Waist Drawstrings Pose Entanglement Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Ross Stores
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2012-04-24). Hazards: strangulation. About 13,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 12157 |
| Published | 2012-04-24 |
| Last updated | 2016-04-18 |
| Product category | Outerwear |
| Products | Me Jane and "B-Hip Kids by Me Jane" girls' jackets with faux fur trim |
| Firm named in the title | Louise Paris |
| Firms | Louise Paris Ltd., of New York, N.Y. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 13,000 |
| Hazard classes | strangulation |
| Remedy classes | refund |
| Sold | Ross Stores, Inc. nationwide from November 2011 through January 2012 for about $20. |
Description
This recall involves two girls' polyfill jackets with faux-fur trim around the hoods and drawstrings at the waist. They were sold under the labels "Me Jane Kids" or "B-Hip Kids by Me Jane", and the labels bearing these names are found at the back neck of the garments. The jackets were sold in youth sizes 4- 6X and 7-16. These jackets were also labeled by sizes S, M, L. One style labeled "Me Jane Kids" is fleece with front drawstrings with toggles at the ends and sold in the following colors: green, charcoal grey and black. Other "Me Jane Kids" or "B-Hip Kids by Me Jane" brand labeled bubble jackets have drawstrings on the back, no toggles and were sold in the following colors: purple, black, pink, coffee, and cream.
Hazard
The jackets have drawstrings at the waist that could become snagged or caught in small spaces or vehicle doors and pose an entanglement hazard to young children.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the jackets to eliminate the hazard and contact Louise Paris for instructions on how to receive a full refund.
Incidents and injuries
None Reported
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