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Entrapment / StrangulationApril 8, 2010CPSC #10193

Children's Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by 5 Star Apparel Due to Strangulation Hazard

Brand
Unknown
Product
Clothing & Apparel
Units affected
11,500
Remedy
refund

What was recalled

This recall involves girls' and boys' hooded jackets with drawstrings. Girl's Pink Short-Sleeve Lightweight Jacket Style No. Sizes MIG108105 12M, 18M, 24M MLG108105 4 - 6X MTG108105 2T - 4T "Mecca" is printed on the inside of jacket below the neck. Boy's Black or Brown Heavy Jacket Style No. Sizes MLK908602 4 - 7 MT908602 2T - 4T "Mecca" is printed on the outside back of the jacket.

Hazard

The jackets have drawstrings through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to young children.

Injuries

None reported.

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • Burlington Coat Factory, Marshalls and other retail stores nationwide from April 2008 through December 2009 for between $40 and $100

Photos

Girl's Pink Short-Sleeve Lightweight JacketPrinting on Girl's Pink Short-Sleeve Lightweight JacketFront of Boy's Brown Heavy jacketBack of Boy's Brown Heavy jacket
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