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Children's Jackets and Hoodies with Drawstrings Recalled by Coolibar Inc. Due to Strangulation Hazard

U.S. CPSCStrangulationJun 27, 2008
Recalled Sun Block Hoodie
Recalled Sun Block Hoodie
Recalled Sun Block Jacket
Recalled Sun Block 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 drawstring from the jacket or hoodie to eliminate the hazard, or contact the firm for instructions on returning the garment to the firm for a full refund.

Incidents & injuries

None reported.

Product description

The recalled jackets and hoodies have a drawstring through the hood. They were sold in children's sizes 2 through 12. The jackets were sold in the following colors: tan, stone, bayou blue, crisp blue, white, berry, and citrus. The hoodies were sold in teal, kiwi, mandarin, aloe green, paprika, hibiscus, smokey blue, white, sherbet, cobalt, and stone.

Sold on

Coolibar's catalog and www.coolibar.com from March 2005 through April 2008 (hoodies) and from February 2008 through April 2008 (jackets) for between $25 and $40.

Contact the company

For additional information, contact Coolibar Inc. toll-free at (866) 266-5422 between 7:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, and Saturdays between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT, visit the firm's Web site at www.coolibar.com, or email the firm at [email protected]

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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