Monday, September 06, 2010

Byer California Recalls Girl's Jackets with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard

Released: Wednesday, March 10, 2010 by CPSC

Mar

10

2010
The drawstrings on the neck and waist of the jacket can pose a strangulation or entrapment hazard to children.

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Recall Details

Product

Girls’ Cargo Pocket Jackets

Description

This recall involves girls’ brown cargo pocket jackets sold in sizes small through extra-large. Style number 2029G1J is printed on the tag inside the jacket.

Hazards

The drawstrings on the neck and waist of the jacket can pose a strangulation or entrapment hazard to children. In February1996, CPSC issued guidelines (pdf) (which were incorporated into an industry voluntary standard in 1997) to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist drawstrings in upper garments such as sweatshirts and jackets.

Incidents

None reported.

Remedy

Consumers should remove the drawstring immediately or return the jacket to the store where purchased for a full refund.


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