Dollar Days International Recalls Children's Parka Jackets with Drawstrings for Strangulation Hazard
Released: Thursday, November 30, 2006 by CPSC
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Silla America Inc., Los Angeles, Calif., is voluntarily recalling 180 Children's parka jackets, with drawstrings. The garments have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist by drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets and sweatshirts.
Recall Details
Product
Children's parka jackets, with drawstrings
Description
The jackets come in seven color combinations: black with a grey stripe along the sleeves, light blue with a black stripe along the sleeves, grey with a black stripe along the sleeves, navy blue with a gray stripe along the sleeves, yellow with a grey stripe along the sleeves and navy blue with a white stripe across the chest, and black with a white stripe across the chest. The jacket's zipper goes all the way up to create a mock turtleneck. The removable hood attaches with a zipper and has a drawstring. There is elastic at the sleeves, side pockets, and a drawstring at the waist.
Hazards
The garments have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued
guidelines to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist by drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets and sweatshirts.
Incidents
None reported.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard. Consumers should contact Dollar Days Customer Service for a refund or store credit.
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