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Children's Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by 5 Star Apparel Due to Strangulation Hazard

U.S. CPSCStrangulationApr 8, 2010
Girl's Pink Short-Sleeve Lightweight Jacket
Girl's Pink Short-Sleeve Lightweight Jacket
Printing on Girl's Pink Short-Sleeve Lightweight Jacket
Printing on Girl's Pink Short-Sleeve Lightweight Jacket
Front of Boy's Brown Heavy jacket
Front of Boy's Brown Heavy jacket
Back of Boy's Brown Heavy jacket
Back of Boy's Brown Heavy jacket

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

Hazard

The jackets have drawstrings through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to young children.

Remedy

Consumers should remove the drawstring immediately, cut the drawstring out of garment or return the jacket to the store where purchased for a full refund.

Incidents & injuries

None reported.

Product description

This recall involves girls' and boys' hooded jackets with drawstrings. Girl's Pink Short-Sleeve Lightweight Jacket Style No. Sizes MIG108105 12M, 18M, 24M MLG108105 4 - 6X MTG108105 2T - 4T "Mecca" is printed on the inside of jacket below the neck. Boy's Black or Brown Heavy Jacket Style No. Sizes MLK908602 4 - 7 MT908602 2T - 4T "Mecca" is printed on the outside back of the jacket.

Sold on

Burlington Coat Factory, Marshalls and other retail stores nationwide from April 2008 through December 2009 for between $40 and $100

Contact the company

For additional information, call 5 Star collect at (646) 273-1225 or (646) 273-1228 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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