CPSC2014-12-19
BRP Recalls Ski-Doo and Can-Am Kids’ Hoodies Due to Strangulation Hazard
BRP U.S. Inc., of Sturtevant, Wis.
Hazard
The hoodies 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 hoodie away from kids and remove the drawstring from the sweatshirt to eliminate the hazard or return it to an authorized BRP dealer for a full refund.
Sold at
BRP authorized dealerships nationwide and in the BRP online stores at www.can-am.brp.com and www.ski-doo.com from April 2007 through December 2014 for between $40 and $65.
Affected count
About 3,100 in the U.S. and 5,100 in Canada
Injuries reported
None reported.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Kids' Hoodies
Consumer contact
BRP toll-free at (888) 272-9222 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or at www.can-am.brp.com and click on "Visit Website, then "Owners," then "Safety," then "Safety Recalls" or www.ski-doo.com and click on "Safety Recall" at the bottom of the page for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2015/BRP-Recalls-Ski-Doo-and-Can-Am-Kids-HoodiesDon't want to check this manually?
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