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Entrapment / StrangulationNovember 3, 2017CPSC #18023

JW Crawford Recalls Children's Rain Ponchos Due to Strangulation Hazard

Product
Other Products
Units affected
1,300
Remedy
refund

What was recalled

This recall involves kids' waterproof hooded rain ponchos sold in clear, red and blue. The lightweight ponchos were sold in packs of 6 and 12. A white nylon drawstring is attached at the neck of the 40 inches tall by 60 inches wide ponchos. "One size fits all" and "Made in China" are printed on the front of the packaging.

Hazard

A drawstring in the poncho's hood poses a strangulation hazard to children. Drawstrings can become entangled or caught on playground slides, hand rails, school bus doors or other moving objects, posing a significant strangulation and/or entanglement hazard to children.

Injuries

None reported

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • Online at Amazon.com and Wealers.com from May 2016 through July 2016 for about $12 for a 6 pack and $17 for a 12 pack.

Photos

Wealers’ kids rain poncho – front viewWealers’ kids clear rain ponchoWealers’ kids blue rain ponchoWealers’ kids red rain poncho
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