Children's Rain Ponchos with Drawstrings Recalled by Daiso Due to Strangulation Hazard
Released: Monday, May 12, 2008 by CPSC
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Daiso LLC, of Burlingame, Calif, is voluntarily recalling about 24 Children's Rain Ponchoss. 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 drawstrings in upper garments.
Recall Details
Product
Children's Rain Ponchos
Description
The recalled plastic rain ponchos were sold in yellow or blue and have a drawstring in the hood. Japanese lettering is printed on the packaging.
Hazards
The garments have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued
guidelines (pdf) to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist drawstrings in upper garments.
Incidents
None reported.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the rain ponchos to eliminate the hazard.
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