Girls' Cargo Pocket Jackets

CPSC Recall #10-161 — March 9, 2010

Recall #10-161 Date: March 9, 2010 Remedy: Refund

Product

Girls' Cargo Pocket Jackets

Description

This recall involves girls' brown cargo pocket jackets sold in sizes small through extra-large. Style number 2029G1J is printed on the tag inside the jacket.

Hazard

The drawstrings on the neck and waist of the jacket can pose a strangulation or entrapment hazard to children. In February1996, 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 sweatshirts and jackets. 

Incidents / Injuries

None reported.

Remedy

Consumers should remove the drawstring immediately or return the jacket to the store where purchased for a full refund. 

Units Affected

About 600

Sold At

Burlington Coat Factory, Bon Ton Stores and juvenile clothing retail stores nationwide from December 2008 through September 2009 for about $12. 

Importer

Byer California DBA Amy Byer, Philly, of San Francisco, Calif.

Manufactured In

China