CPSC2011-11-03
Boy Scouts of America Recalls Cub Scout Wind Tech Jackets Due to Strangulation Hazard
Boy Scouts of America, Charlotte, N.C.
Hazard
The jackets have retractable cords with toggles at the hood/neck area and at the waist, which can pose a strangulation or entrapment hazard to children.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately remove the cords from these jackets to eliminate the hazard, or return the jacket to Boy Scouts of America for a full refund.
Sold at
Boy Scouts of America retail outlets nationwide and online at www.scoutstuff.org from November 2009 through July 2011 for approximately $32.
Affected count
About 5,400
Injuries reported
None reported.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Cub Scout Wind Tech jackets
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact the Boy Scouts of America toll-free at (855) 873-2408 anytime or visit the firm's website at www.scoutstuff.org
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Boy-Scouts-of-America-Recalls-Cub-Scout-Wind-Tech-Jackets-Due-to-Strangulation-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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