CPSC2013-07-17
Boys’ Hooded Jackets Recalled by 5 Star Kids Apparel Due to Strangulation Hazard
5 Star Kids Apparel, LLC dba Mecca 5 Star, of New York, N.Y.
Hazard
The recalled jackets have drawstrings with toggles inside the bottom hem and neck area, posing a strangulation hazard to children.
Remedy
Consumers should remove the drawstrings immediately, cut drawstrings out of the garment including toggle and continue to use jackets once both are removed. Customers can return the product to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Sold at
A&E stores, All Kids Inc 27, Bergen Kids LLC, Children's Town, Cititrends Inc., Concord Stores, Fordham Kids, Hudson Operating Corp, Kiddie Outlet, Modecraft/Burlington, Myrtle Kids, Pitkin Kids, Suitmart and Youngland from August 2010 through March 2011 for about $30.
Affected count
About 48,000
Injuries reported
None reported
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Boy's long sleeve hooded jackets
Consumer contact
Mecca 5 Star, toll-free at (880) 229-6833 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or e-mail dsinger@5-starapparel.com.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/Boys-Hooded-Jackets-Recalled-by-5-Star-Kids-ApparelDon't want to check this manually?
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