Mecca Children's Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings

CPSC Recall #10-193 — April 7, 2010

Recall #10-193 Date: April 7, 2010 Remedy: Refund

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