Recalls / 2011-11-03
Boy Scouts of America Recalls Cub Scout Wind Tech Jackets Due to Strangulation Hazard
12033 · Recalled 2011-11-03 · CPSC page
Description
This recall includes the blue Cub Scout Wind Tech jacket sold in youth sizes. The jackets are nylon with a polyester lining, long-sleeve, with a full zipper front and a Cub Scout wolf head emblem embroidered on the upper left chest. SKU numbers 73291, 73292, and 73293 are printed on the hangtag that is attached to the jacket at retail.
Hazards
The jackets have retractable cords with toggles at the hood/neck area and at the waist, which can pose a strangulation or entrapment hazard to children.
Reported injuries
None reported.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately remove the cords from these jackets to eliminate the hazard, or return the jacket to Boy Scouts of America for a full refund.
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Cub Scout Wind Tech jackets | About 5,400 |
Parties
- Importer
- Boy Scouts of America, Charlotte, N.C.
- Made in
- China
- Sold at
- Boy Scouts of America retail outlets nationwide, online at www.scoutstuff.org
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact the Boy Scouts of America toll-free at (855) 873-2408 anytime or visit the firm's website at www.scoutstuff.org
Source: CPSC recall 12033. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.