Product Recall Number: 11-713
Why was recalled?
"The cardigans have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to young children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines (which were incorporated into an industry voluntary standard in 1997) to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled at the neck and waist by drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets and sweatshirts."
Product Recall Number: 11-713
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2011-01-05
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: None Listed
Description: "The cardigans have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to young children."
Hazard Description: "The cardigans have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to young children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines (which were incorporated into an industry voluntary standard in 1997) to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled at the neck and waist by drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets and sweatshirts."
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Refund
Units: About 16
Incidents: None reported.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the cardigans to eliminate the hazard or return the product to JB Inc. for a full refund.
Sold At: "Patty Cake in Nashville, TN, as part of a 3 piece set for about $300.00, and Shaindy's Children's Wear in Monsey, N.Y. as a cardigan for about $60.00 from September 2008 to February 2010."
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: "Jean Bourget Inc., of New York, N.Y."
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: France
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed