Children's Rain Ponchos

CPSC Recall #08-571 — May 12, 2008

Recall #08-571 Date: May 12, 2008 Remedy: New Instructions, Repair

Product

Children's Rain Ponchos

Description

The recalled plastic rain ponchos were sold in yellow or blue and have a drawstring in the hood. Japanese lettering is printed on the packaging.

Hazard

The garments have a drawstring through the hood, posing 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.

Incidents / Injuries

None reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the rain ponchos to eliminate the hazard.

Units Affected

About 48

Sold At

Daiso retail stores located in California and Washington states from February 2007 through November 2007 for $1.50.

Importer

Daiso LLC, of Burlingame, Calif

Manufactured In

China