Recalls / 2014-12-19

BRP Recalls Ski-Doo and Can-Am Kids’ Hoodies Due to Strangulation Hazard

15052 · Recalled 2014-12-19 · CPSC page

Description

This recall involves 14 styles of Ski-Doo or Can-Am kids' hooded sweatshirts for boys and girls. They were sold in kids' sizes 2 through 12. The hoodies are cotton/polyester blend. There is a drawstring in the hood of the garment. Colors include raspberry, yellow, heather, charcoal gray and black. "Ski Doo" or "Can-Am" is printed on the front. Recalled style numbers include: 286485, 453215, 453265, 453320, 453321, 453375, 453376, 453464, 453618, 453658, 453660, 453661, 453707 and 453708. The style numbers indicating the different graphic treatments are printed on the white care label that is sewn into the neck and side of the garment.

Hazards

The hoodies have a drawstring around the neck area which 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.

Reported injuries

None reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately take the hoodie away from kids and remove the drawstring from the sweatshirt to eliminate the hazard or return it to an authorized BRP dealer for a full refund.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Kids' Hoodies		About 3,100 in the U.S. and 5,100 in Canada

Parties

Distributor: BRP U.S. Inc., of Sturtevant, Wis.
Made in: China
Sold at: BRP authorized dealerships nationwide, in the BRP stores at www.can-am.brp.com, www.ski-doo.com, $65.

Consumer contact

BRP toll-free at (888) 272-9222 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or at www.can-am.brp.com and click on "Visit Website, then "Owners," then "Safety," then "Safety Recalls" or www.ski-doo.com and click on "Safety Recall" at the bottom of the page for more information.

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Source: CPSC recall 15052. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.