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Children's Rain Ponchos with Drawstrings Recalled by Daiso Due to Strangulation Hazard

U.S. CPSCStrangulationMay 12, 2008
Recalled Children's Rain Poncho
Recalled Children's Rain Poncho

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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 rain ponchos to eliminate the hazard.

Incidents & injuries

None reported.

Product description

The recalled plastic rain ponchos were sold in yellow or blue and have a drawstring in the hood. Japanese lettering is printed on the packaging.

Sold on

Daiso retail stores located in California and Washington states from February 2007 through November 2007 for $1.50.

Contact the company

For additional information, contact Daiso LLC toll-free at (866) 768-4620 between 9:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.daisollc.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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