MIKI HOUSE USA Recalls Children's Hooded Jackets Due to Strangulation Hazard
CPSC Recall #11-722 — February 8, 2011
Description
The jackets contain drawstrings which pose strangulation and entrapment hazards to young children.
Hazard
"The jackets contain drawstrings which pose strangulation and entrapment hazards to young children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines, which were incorporated into an industry voluntary standard in 1997, to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets and sweatshirts."
Incidents / Injuries
None reported.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the jackets to eliminate the hazard. Consumers may contact the firm to receive a full refund.
Units Affected
About 10
Sold At
Bloomingdale’s Department Store in New York from August 2010 to November 2010 for about $80.00.
Importer
MIKI HOUSE USA Inc. of New York
Manufactured In
China