FXR Factory Racing Recalls Children's Outerwear Due to Strangulation Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2014-04-29). Hazards: strangulation. About 420 units in the US and 34,357 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 14163 |
| Published | 2014-04-29 |
| Last updated | 2015-07-24 |
| Product category | Outerwear |
| Products | FXR Factory Racing Children's jackets and hoodies |
| Firm named in the title | FXR Factory Racing |
| Firms | FXR Factory Racing Inc., Oak Bluff, Manitoba, Canada (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China, Vietnam |
| Units (US) | 420 |
| Units (Canada) | 34,357 |
| Hazard classes | strangulation |
| Remedy classes | refund |
| Sold | U.S. Snowmobile Dealers and on the firm's website www.fxrracing.com between August 2008 through January 2014 for about $50 to $110. |
Description
This recall involves 11 styles of FXR child/youth outerwear jackets and hoodies for both boys and girls. They come in sizes 2 through 12. The jackets and hoodies are made of polyester or a blend of cotton/polyester and they have a front zip closure with knit elastic or Velcro adjustable cuffs. A drawstring is around the neck of the jackets and hoodies. The hoodies come in a variety of color combinations; such as red, purple, grey, red/black/white, green/black, and black. The jackets come in pink/white and in solid blue and pink. The name of the recalled product is located on the content care label which is sewn into the neck area of the garment. It can be found underneath the letters FXR. Recalled items are listed below: Item Name Item Description 9 Child Blizzard Jacket Children's Jacket Child Chase Softshell Hoodie Children's Softshell Jacket Child Phase Softshell Hoodie Children's Softshell Jacket Youth Chase Softshell Hoodie Youth Softshell Jacket Youth Drift Hoodie Youth Fleece Jacket Youth Fracture Hoodie Youth Softshell Jacket Youth Phantasy Hoodie Youth Fleece Jacket Youth Phase Softshell Hoodie Youth Fleece Jacket Youth Sophia Hoodie Youth Fleece Jacket Y Highland Softshell Hoodie Youth Softshell Jacket Y Peak Softshell Jacket Youth Softshell Jacket
Hazard
Drawstrings can become entangled or caught on playground slides, hand rails, school bus doors or other moving objects, posing a significant strangulation and/or entanglement hazard to children.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring from the garment to eliminate the hazard or return the garment to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
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