CPSC2008-06-27
Children's Jackets and Hoodies with Drawstrings Recalled by Coolibar Inc. Due to Strangulation Hazard
Coolibar Inc., of St. Louis Park, Minn.
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.
Sold at
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.
Affected count
About 3,000
Injuries reported
None reported.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Children's Sun Block Jackets and Hoodies
Consumer contact
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 recall@coolibar.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Childrens-Jackets-and-Hoodies-with-Drawstrings-Recalled-by-Coolibar-Inc-Due-to-Strangulation-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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