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Entrapment / StrangulationMay 8, 2012CPSC #12167

Girls' Hooded Winter Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by LA Fashion Hub Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at dd's Discounts

Brand
Unknown
Product
Clothing & Apparel
Units affected
2,300
Remedy
refund

What was recalled

The recalled girls' winter jackets have drawstrings through the hoods. They were sold in girls' sizes 4T, 5, 6 and 6X and in the following colors: pink, turquoise, red and yellow. The jackets are polyester with polyester fill, have a front zipper, snap or Velcro closures, and different designs stamped on the collar, down the front and on the pockets, and a flower or heart design is embroidered on the front of the jackets.

Hazard

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

Injuries

None reported

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • dd's Discounts stores nationwide from January 2011 through January 2012 for about $10.

Photos

Girls' hooded jacket with drawstringGirls' hooded jacket with drawstring
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