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CPSC2008-11-19

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

R&D International Inc., of Salida, Colo.

Product photos

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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.
Sold at
Specialty children's stores nationwide from April 2004 through September 2007 for about $45.
Affected count
About 1,500
Injuries reported
None reported.
Manufactured in
Peru, Indonesia
Products
Young Colors Children's Hooded Jackets
Consumer contact
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

Official notice

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Childrens-Hooded-Jackets-with-Drawstrings-Recalled-by-RD-International-Due-to-Strangulation-Hazard

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