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Entrapment / StrangulationDecember 23, 2008CPSC #09072

Foursquare Recalls Hooded Youth Jackets with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard

Product
Clothing & Apparel
Units affected
12,800
Remedy
refund

What was recalled

This recall involves the Foursquare hooded jackets with drawstrings in boys' and girls' sizes XS, S, M, L, and XL. The jackets come in various colors and patterns and have a logo showing four adjacent, vertically offset squares on the sleeve, waist, breast and/or back of the jacket, depending on the specific model.

Hazard

The jackets have a drawstring through the hood, which poses a strangulation hazard to children.

Injuries

None reported.

Made in

Taiwan

Where it was sold

  • Snowboard, ski and sportswear stores nationwide from June 2008 through November 2008 for about $125.

Photos

Recalled Hooded Jacket - Model for BoysRecalled Hooded Jacket - Model for GirlsFoursquare Logo
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