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RecallCPSCcpsc-5007STRANGULATION OR ENTANGLEMENT

Children's Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by R&D International Due to Strangulation Hazard

Units Affected
1,500
Recall Date
November 19, 2008
Issuing Agency
Hazard
Strangulation Or Entanglement
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CPSC Recall Notice

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-5007.

The cotton knit and woven hooded jackets have a drawstring through the hood and waist. They were sold in sizes 12 months through size 10 in a variety of solid colors and prints. "Young Colors" is sewn into the jacket tag located at the neck.

Corrective Action (per CPSC)

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-5007.

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the jacket to eliminate the safety hazard.

✅ What you should do

  1. Stop using the product if you own it.
  2. Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
  3. Contact Specialty Children's Stores Nationwide From April 2004 Through September 2007 For About $45. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
  4. For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
  5. If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.

Consumer Contact (per CPSC)

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-5007.

For additional information, contact R&D International Inc. collect at (719) 539-3812 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site www.youngcolors.com

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Specialty Children's Stores Nationwide From April 2004 Through September 2007 For About $45. Recall FAQ

Specialty Children's Stores Nationwide From April 2004 Through September 2007 For About $45. is the subject of a children's products recall: Children's Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by R&D International Due to Strangulation Hazard. The notice was published on November 19, 2008 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 1,500 units are potentially affected.