Girls' Vests with Drawstrings Recalled by MIM-PI USA Due to Strangulation Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2010-05-07 · 10224
Hazards
The garments have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
Recall
Number
10224
Date
2010-05-07
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Girls' hooded sleeveless vests
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
MIM-PI USA LLC, of Orlando, Fla.
Retailer(s)
Children's clothing stores nationwide from January 2009 through December 2009 for about $70.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
This recall involves girls' hooded sleeveless vests with drawstrings sold in sizes 2 through 10. The vests were sold in two colors: blue with pink flowers and black with white polka dots. Both styles have a fake fur trim around the hood and a black sweater-like knit trim at the armholes and waist. The vests have an interior zipper covered by an exterior flap closure and a sewn-in neck tag that reads "mim-pi."