Squeeze Kids Girl's Corduroy Jackets
CPSC Recall #08-266 — May 14, 2008
Product
Squeeze Kids Girl's Corduroy Jackets
Description
The recalled garments are brown corduroy jackets with a pink hood and pink sequins on the front pockets. "Squeeze Kids" and style number 4JZ642FK are printed on the care label sewn into the back collar area of the garment. The sweatshirts were sold in girls' sizes small (7/8), medium (10), large (12/14) and x-large (16).
Hazard
The garments have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines 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 sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard, or return the garments to the place where purchased or to Maran Inc. to receive a refund.
Units Affected
About 6,000
Sold At
TJ Maxx retail stores nationwide during January 2007 for about $13.
Manufactured In
USA