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

U.S. CPSCStrangulationNov 30, 2006
Recalled Children's Parka Jacket
Recalled Children's Parka Jacket
Recalled Children's Parka Jacket
Recalled Children's Parka Jacket

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Hazard

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

Remedy

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard. Consumers should contact Dollar Days Customer Service for a refund or store credit.

Incidents & injuries

None reported.

Product description

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.

Sold on

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

Contact the company

For additional information, contact Dollar Days International toll-free at (877) 837-9569 between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the company's Web site at www.dollardays.com

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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