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InjuryNovember 19, 2008CPSC #09047

Children's Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by R&D International Due to Strangulation Hazard

Brand
Unknown
Product
Clothing & Apparel
Units affected
1,500
Remedy
contact manufacturer

What was recalled

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.

Hazard

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.

Injuries

None reported.

Made in

Peru, Indonesia

Where it was sold

  • Specialty children's stores nationwide from April 2004 through September 2007 for about $45.

Photos

Recalled Hooded Jacket JK200Recalled Hooded Jacket JK201Recalled Hooded Jacket JK403Recalled Hooded Jacket JK408
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