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Entrapment / StrangulationNovember 30, 2006CPSC #07510

Dollar Days International Recalls Children's Parka Jackets with Drawstrings for Strangulation Hazard

Product
Toys & Games
Units affected
180
Remedy
refund

What was recalled

The jackets come in seven color combinations: black with a gray stripe along the sleeves, light blue with a black stripe along the sleeves, gray with a black stripe along the sleeves, navy blue with a gray stripe along the sleeves, yellow with a gray stripe along the sleeves and navy blue with a white stripe across the chest, and black with a white stripe across the chest. The jacket's zipper goes all the way up to create a mock turtleneck. The removable hood attaches with a zipper and has a drawstring. There is elastic at the sleeves, side pockets, and a drawstring at the waist.

Hazard

The garments have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children.

Injuries

None reported.

Made in

Vietnam

Where it was sold

  • Dollar Days International stores and online at www.dollardays.com from December 2005 through November 2006 for between $7.50 and $10.

Photos

Recalled Children's Parka JacketRecalled Children's Parka Jacket
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