CPSC Recalls

Recalls / 2012-05-08

Girls' Hooded Winter Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by LA Fashion Hub Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at dd's Discounts

12167 · Recalled 2012-05-08 · CPSC page

Girls' hooded jacket with drawstring
Girls' hooded jacket with drawstring

Description

The recalled girls' winter jackets have drawstrings through the hoods. They were sold in girls' sizes 4T, 5, 6 and 6X and in the following colors: pink, turquoise, red and yellow. The jackets are polyester with polyester fill, have a front zipper, snap or Velcro closures, and different designs stamped on the collar, down the front and on the pockets, and a flower or heart design is embroidered on the front of the jackets.

Hazards

The jackets have a drawstring through the hood which poses a strangulation hazard to children.

Reported injuries

None reported

Remedy

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring to eliminate the hazard, or return the jacket to a dd's Discounts store for a full refund.

Products

NameModelUnits
Girls' Winter Jackets with drawstringsAbout 2,300

Parties

Importer
LA Fashion Hub, of Los Angeles, Calif.
Made in
China
Sold at
dd's Discounts from January 2011 through January 2012 for about $10.

Consumer contact

For additional information, please contact LA Fashion Hub at (800) 919-1001 between 9 a.m. through 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or email the firm at lafashionhub@yahoo.com

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Girls' hooded jacket with drawstring
Girls' hooded jacket with drawstring

Source: CPSC recall 12167. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.