CPSC2014-05-01
RMP Athletic Locker Recalls Boys' Hooded Jackets; Drawstrings Pose Strangulation Hazard
RMP Athletic Locker Ltd., Ontario, Canada
Hazard
The jackets have a drawstring around the neck area which poses a strangulation hazard to children. Drawstrings can become entangled or caught on playground slides, hand rails, school- bus doors or other moving objects, posing a significant strangulation and/or entanglement hazard to children.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring from the garment to eliminate the hazard or return the garment to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Sold at
Sport Chalet stores in Arizona, California, Nevada and Utah from August 2013 to October 2013 for about $112.
Affected count
133 in the U.S. and 2,032 in Canada
Injuries reported
None reported
Manufactured in
Bangladesh
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Boys' Ripzone Hooligan Hooded Jackets
Consumer contact
RMP Athletic Locker Ltd. at (800) 668-5480 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, online at www.rpzn.com and click on the "ABOUT US" tab and open "IMPORTANT INFORMATION" or email skerr@rmpathletic.com for additional instructions.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/RMP-Athletic-Locker-Recalls-Boys-Hooded-JacketsDon't want to check this manually?
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