Recalls / 2014-09-10

Benetton Recalls United Colors of Benetton Boys Jackets; Waist Drawstring Poses Entanglement Hazard

14272 · Recalled 2014-09-10 · CPSC page

Description

This recall involves United Colors of Benetton boy's jackets made of 100% cotton. They are navy with a brown drawstring at the waist and a zipper and five brown buttons front closure. The hooded jackets have snap buttons on each of the two side pockets and on the neck closure. They were sold in boy's sizes S through XL. United Colors of Benetton is printed on the sewn-in green label at the center back neck of the jackets. Style number 2GQ1534Q0 is on the white label located inside the jacket near the waist.

Hazards

The jackets have a drawstring at the waist that could become snagged or caught in small spaces or vehicle doors, posing significant entanglement hazard to children.

Reported injuries

None reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the garment to eliminate the hazard or contact Benetton for a full refund.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Boy's hooded jacket with a waist drawstring		About 93

Parties

Importer: Benetton Trading U.S.A. Inc., of New York, N.Y.
Made in: China
Sold at: Benetton, online at www.benetton.com, www.zappos.com

Consumer contact

Benetton at (800) 535-4491 from 9 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.benetton.com and click on the Recall tab located under the Product Recall section on the bottom left side of the homepage for more information.

Source: CPSC recall 14272. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.