Children's Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by R&D International Due to Strangulation Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2008-11-19 · 09047
Hazards
The jackets have drawstrings through the hood and at the waist. Children can get entangled in the drawstrings that can catch on playground equipment, fences or tree branches.
Recall
Number
09047
Date
2008-11-19
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Young Colors Children's Hooded Jackets
Companies
Retailer(s)
Specialty children's stores nationwide from April 2004 through September 2007 for about $45.
Importer(s)
R&D International Inc., of Salida, Colo.
Country of manufacture
Peru; Indonesia
Description
The cotton knit and woven hooded jackets have a drawstring through the hood and waist. They were sold in sizes 12 months through size 10 in a variety of solid colors and prints. "Young Colors" is sewn into the jacket tag located at the neck.