Mecca Children's Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings
CPSC Recall #10-193 — April 7, 2010
Product
Mecca Children's Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings
Description
This recall involves girls' and boys' hooded jackets with drawstrings.Girl's Pink Short-Sleeve Lightweight JacketStyle No.Sizes MIG10810512M, 18M, 24M MLG1081054 - 6X MTG1081052T - 4T"Mecca" is printed on the inside of jacket below the neck. Boy's Black or Brown Heavy JacketStyle No.Sizes MLK9086024 - 7 MT9086022T - 4T"Mecca" is printed on the outside back of the jacket.
Hazard
The jackets have drawstrings through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard 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 remove the drawstring immediately, cut the drawstring out of garment or return the jacket to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Units Affected
About 11,500
Sold At
Burlington Coat Factory, Marshalls and other retail stores nationwide from April 2008 through December 2009 for between $40 and $100.
Manufactured In
China