Product Recall Number: 11071
Why was Girls' Hooded Zip Jackets and Vest Sets recalled?
The hooded zip jackets and the vest sets have drawstrings through the hoods which can pose a strangulation or entrapment 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, such as jackets and sweatshirts.
Product Recall Number: 11071
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2010-12-15
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Girls' Hooded Zip Jackets and Vest Sets
Description: The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Hazard Description: The hooded zip jackets and the vest sets have drawstrings through the hoods which can pose a strangulation or entrapment 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, such as jackets and sweatshirts.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Refund
Units: About 900
Incidents: None reported.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the hoods of the zip jackets and vest sets to eliminate the hazard or contact Splendid for instructions on how to return the items for a full refund.
Sold At: Major department stores and children's boutiques nationwide from August 2010 through November 2010 for between $80 and $90.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: Splendid (a division of VF Contemporary Brands, Inc.), of Los Angeles, Calif.
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: United States
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed