Squeeze Kids Girl's Corduroy Jackets

CPSC Recall #08-266 — May 14, 2008

Recall #08-266 Date: May 14, 2008 Remedy: Refund

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