"Me Jane" and "B-Hip Kids by Me Jane" girls' jackets with faux fur trim
CPSC Recall #12-157 — April 23, 2012
Product
"Me Jane" and "B-Hip Kids by Me Jane" girls' jackets with faux fur trim
Description
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Hazard
The jackets have drawstrings at the waist that could become snagged or caught in small spaces or vehicle doors and pose an entanglement hazard to young 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 drawstrings from the jackets to eliminate the hazard and contact Louise Paris for instructions on how to receive a full refund.
Units Affected
About 13,000
Sold At
Ross Stores, Inc. nationwide from November 2011 through January 2012 for about $20.
Importer
Louise Paris Ltd., of New York, N.Y.
Manufactured In
China