Children's Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by R&D International Due to Strangulation Hazard
Clothing & sleepwearStrangulation
The hazard
The jackets have drawstrings through the hood and at the waist. Children can get entangled in the drawstrings that can catch on playground equipment, fences or tree branches.
Incidents reported: None reported.
What to do now
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the jacket to eliminate the safety hazard.
Contact: For additional information, contact R&D International Inc. collect at (719) 539-3812 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site www.youngcolors.com
About this recall
The cotton knit and woven hooded jackets have a drawstring through the hood and waist. They were sold in sizes 12 months through size 10 in a variety of solid colors and prints. "Young Colors" is sewn into the jacket tag located at the neck.
Product photos
Photos: U.S. CPSC