Byer California Recalls Girl's Jackets with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard
Released: Wednesday, March 10, 2010 by CPSC
The drawstrings on the neck and waist of the jacket can pose a strangulation or entrapment hazard to children.
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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