JW Crawford Recalls Children's Rain Ponchos Due to Strangulation Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2017-11-03 · 18023
Hazards
A drawstring in the poncho's hood poses a strangulation hazard to children. Drawstrings can become entangled or caught on playground slides, hand rails, school bus doors or other moving objects, posing a significant strangulation and/or entanglement hazard to children.
Recall
Number
18023
Date
2017-11-03
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Kid's rain ponchos
Remedies
Options
Refund; Repair
Companies
Retailer(s)
Online at Amazon.com and Wealers.com from May 2016 through July 2016 for about $12 for a 6 pack and $17 for a 12 pack.
Importer(s)
JW Crawford Inc., of Monroe, N.Y.
Distributor(s)
Wealers Outdoor LLC, of Airmont, N.Y.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
This recall involves kids' waterproof hooded rain ponchos sold in clear, red and blue. The lightweight ponchos were sold in packs of 6 and 12. A white nylon drawstring is attached at the neck of the 40 inches tall by 60 inches wide ponchos. "One size fits all" and "Made in China" are printed on the front of the packaging.