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Children's Jackets and Hoodies with Drawstrings Recalled by Coolibar Inc. Due to Strangulation HazardDate: 7/3/2008
Reason: The garments have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines (pdf) to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets or sweatshirts.
Distribution: Nationwide
WASHINGTON , D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Children's Sun Block Jackets and Hoodies Units: About 3,000 Importer: Coolibar Inc., of St. Louis Park, Minn. Hazard: The garments have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines (pdf) to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets or sweatshirts. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Description: The recalled jackets and hoodies have a drawstring through the hood. They were sold in children's sizes 2 through 12. The jackets were sold in the following colors: tan, stone, bayou blue, crisp blue, white, berry, and citrus. The hoodies were sold in teal, kiwi, mandarin, aloe green, paprika, hibiscus, smokey blue, white, sherbet, cobalt, and stone. Sold at: Coolibar's catalog and www.coolibar.com from March 2005 through April 2008 (hoodies) and from February 2008 through April 2008 (jackets) for between $25 and $40. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring from the jacket or hoodie to eliminate the hazard, or contact the firm for instructions on returning the garment to the firm for a full refund. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Coolibar Inc. toll-free at (866) 266-5422 between 7:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, and Saturdays between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT, visit the firm's Web site at www.coolibar.com, or email the firm at recall@coolibar.com Other Child Safety Recalls and Alerts of InterestDate: 8/7/2008 Reason: The sweatshirts have drawstrings through the hood which pose a strangulation hazard to young children. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 7/16/2008 Reason: DUE TO A MANUFACTURING VARIABILITY, SOME UNITS MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITHOUT COMPLETE ASSEMBLY OF THE RELEASE HANDLE LOCATED ON THE BACK OF THE SEAT. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 9/8/2008 Reason: The baby carrier’s chest strap can detach from the shoulder straps, posing a fall hazard to the baby. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 9/16/2008 Reason: Date: 9/8/2008 Reason: The sweatshirts and jackets have drawstrings through the hood which pose a strangulation hazard to young children. Distribution: “Shirt off My Back” retail stores located in Colorado, Wyoming, and Michigan Date: 9/22/2008 Reason: The wooden rods on the abacus can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. Distribution: Nationwide |
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