MIKI HOUSE USA Recalls Children's Hooded Jackets Due to Strangulation Hazard

CPSC Recall #11-722 — February 8, 2011

Recall #11-722 Date: February 8, 2011 Remedy: Refund

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