Product Recall Number: 12130
Why was Umbro Boys' outerwear jackets recalled?
The boys' jacket has a retractable elastic drawstring at the waist with a toggle that could become snagged or caught in small spaces or doorways, which poses an entrapment hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines about drawstrings in children's upper outerwear. In 1997, those guidelines were incorporated into a voluntary standard. Then in July 2011, based on the guidelines and voluntary standard, CPSC issued a federal regulation. CPSC's actions demonstrate a commitment to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on neck and waist drawstrings in upper outerwear, such as jackets and sweatshirts.
Product Recall Number: 12130
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2012-03-07
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Umbro Boys' outerwear jackets
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 boys' jacket has a retractable elastic drawstring at the waist with a toggle that could become snagged or caught in small spaces or doorways, which poses an entrapment hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines about drawstrings in children's upper outerwear. In 1997, those guidelines were incorporated into a voluntary standard. Then in July 2011, based on the guidelines and voluntary standard, CPSC issued a federal regulation. CPSC's actions demonstrate a commitment to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on neck and waist drawstrings in upper outerwear, such as jackets and sweatshirts.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Refund
Units: About 240
Incidents: None reported
Remedy: Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring and return the jacket to Umbro for a full refund.
Sold At: Ross Stores nationwide from April 2011 through January 2012 for about $8.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: Hong Kong Genexy Group Co. Ltd., of Hong Kong
Distributors: Umbro USA, of Beaverton, Ore.
Manufactured In: China
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed