CPSC2003-03-20
CPSC, S. Rothschild & Co. Announce Recall to Repair Girls' Hooded Winter Jackets
S. Rothschild & Co. Inc., of New York, N.Y.
Hazard
The rubber petal and metal snap can break off of the jacket, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these jackets immediately and contact S. Rothschild and Co. to arrange for the jacket to be repaired and returned free of charge.
Sold at
Major retail stores nationwide sold the jackets, from May 2002 through December 2002, for about $25 to $45.
Affected count
About 37,000
Injuries reported
S. Rothschild has received two reports of the rubber petal coming off the jacket, including one child who reportedly put the petal in her mouth. The snaps have come off in subsequent testing.
Manufactured in
India
Products
Girls' iridescent hooded winter jackets
Consumer contact
Consumers may contact S. Rothschild and Co. at (800) 301-3411 between 8 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-S-Rothschild--Co-Announce-Recall-to-Repair-Girls-Hooded-Winter-Jackets-Don't want to check this manually?
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