Girls' Winter Jackets with drawstrings
CPSC Recall #12167 — May 7, 2012
Product
Girls' Winter Jackets with drawstrings
Description
The drawstring in the hood of these girls' jackets can strangle children.
Hazard
The jackets have a drawstring through the hood which poses a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines about drawstrings in children's upper outerwear. In 1997, those guidelines were incorporated into a voluntary standard. Then, in July 2011, based on the guidelines and voluntary standard, CPSC issued a federal regulation. CPSC's actions demonstrate a commitment to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on neck and waist drawstrings in upper outerwear, such as jackets and sweatshirts.
Incidents / Injuries
None reported
Remedy
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring to eliminate the hazard, or return the jacket to a dd's Discounts store for a full refund.
Units Affected
About 2,300
Sold At
dd's Discounts stores nationwide from January 2011 through January 2012 for about $10.
Manufactured In
China