CPSC2014-08-27
Swimwear Anywhere Recalls Little Marc Jacobs Girls Hooded Jackets Due to Strangulation Hazard (Recall Alert)
Swimwear Anywhere, Inc., of New York, N.Y.
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 take the jackets away from children. Consumers can remove the drawstring from the jacket to eliminate the hazard or return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Sold at
Swimwear Anywhere Outlet, children's boutiques and other specialty retail stores nationwide and online at www.swimwearanywhere.com from January 2014 through July 2014 for about $89.
Affected count
About 210
Injuries reported
None reported.
Manufactured in
India
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Hooded swimwear jackets
Consumer contact
Swimwear Anywhere at (800) 647-6335 from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.swimwearanywhere.com and click on the Recall tab located under the LINKS section on the bottom left side of the homepage.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/Swimwear-Anywhere-Recalls-Little-Marc-Jacobs-Girls-Hooded-JacketsDon't want to check this manually?
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