Children's Rain Ponchos
CPSC Recall #08-571 — May 12, 2008
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