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Prairie Mountain Inc. Recalls Youth Jackets Due to Strangulation Hazard

U.S. CPSCStrangulationJan 13, 2011
Photo from the official notice: Prairie Mountain Inc. Recalls Youth Jackets Due to Strangulation Hazard

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

Hazard

The jackets have a drawstring through the hood which poses a strangulation hazard to children.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring from the jacket hood to eliminate the hazard, or contact Prairie Mountain for instructions on how to receive a full refund.

Refund

Incidents & injuries

None reported

Product description

The recalled Youth Rip Stop hooded wind rain jackets are lightweight jackets sold in sizes 2/4, 6/8, 10/12 and 14/16 in red, Royal (blue), and Leaf (green).

Sold on

Vacation gift shops nationwide from February 2010 through July 2010 for about $20.

Contact the company

For additional information, contact Prairie Mountain at (800) 370-4941 between 7:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s website at www.prairiemountain.net or e-mail 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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