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Product recall · CPSCNovember 19, 2008Highest risk
Children's Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings
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What’s wrong
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.
The Recall Registry rates this highest risk — Strangulation risk.
What it looks like
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What to do
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the jacket to eliminate the safety hazard.
Who to contact: For additional information, contact R&D International Inc. collect at (719) 539-3812 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site www.youngcolors.com
The product
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.
Details
- Units affected
- About 1,500
- Recall date
- November 19, 2008
- Brand
- R&D International Inc., of Salida, Colo.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
Specialty children's stores nationwide from April 2004 through September 2007 for about $45.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Children's Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by R&D International Due to Strangulation Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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