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Children's Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by R&D International Due to Strangulation Hazard

U.S. CPSCInjuriesNov 19, 2008
Recalled Hooded Jacket JK200
Recalled Hooded Jacket JK200
Recalled Hooded Jacket JK201
Recalled Hooded Jacket JK201
Recalled Hooded Jacket JK403
Recalled Hooded Jacket JK403
Recalled Hooded Jacket JK408
Recalled Hooded Jacket JK408
Recalled Hooded Jacket JK510
Recalled Hooded Jacket JK510
Recalled Hooded Jacket JK612
Recalled Hooded Jacket JK612

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Hazard

The jackets have drawstrings through the hood and at the waist. Children can get entangled in the drawstrings that can catch on playground equipment, fences or tree branches.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the jacket to eliminate the safety hazard.

Incidents & injuries

None reported.

Product description

The cotton knit and woven hooded jackets have a drawstring through the hood and waist. They were sold in sizes 12 months through size 10 in a variety of solid colors and prints. "Young Colors" is sewn into the jacket tag located at the neck.

Sold on

Specialty children's stores nationwide from April 2004 through September 2007 for about $45.

Contact the company

For additional information, contact R&D International Inc. collect at (719) 539-3812 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site www.youngcolors.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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