Use cautionConsumer product recall · CPSC · Published April 21, 2021
Swix Youth Jackets Recall: Strangulation Risk from Drawstrings
Swix recalls youth winter jackets with drawstrings in hood and waist that can cause strangulation or entrapment on playground equipment. Remove drawstrings or return for refund.
The recalled jackets have a drawstring in the hood and a drawsting in the waist area that can become entangled or caught on playground slides, hand rails, school bus doors or other moving objects, posing a strangulation and/or an entrapment hazard to children.
“Swix Youth Jackets Recall: Strangulation Risk from Drawstrings.” GovInfoNow, updated August 3, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/2865-swix-youth-jackets-recall-strangulation-risk-from-drawstrings. Based on CPSC recall #9041 (https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/BRAV-USA-Recalls-Youth-Jackets-with-Drawstrings-Due-to-Strangulation-and-Entrapment-Hazards).
BRAV USA is recalling Swix-branded youth jackets with drawstrings due to strangulation and entrapment hazards, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on April 21, 2021. Owners should immediately remove the drawstrings or return the jackets for a full refund.
Sold at: WMS Store, Gallatin Alpine Sports, other outdoor and ski apparel stores nationwide, and online at www.swixonline.com
Sale period: September 2020 through March 2021
Units affected: Approximately 160
What to do
Consumers should immediately take the recalled jacket away from children and remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard, or return the jacket to BRAV USA for a full refund, shipping included. Contact BRAV USA at 800-343-8335 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email bravrecall.usa@brav.com or visit http://swixsport.com.
The hazard
The recalled jackets have a drawstring in the hood and a drawstring in the waist area that can become entangled or caught on playground slides, hand rails, school bus doors or other moving objects, posing a strangulation and/or an entrapment hazard to children. No incidents or injuries have been reported.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show SEGMART recalled Mini Toddler Trampolines for a strangulation hazard on April 16, 2026.
How to tell if you have this one
Look for Swix branded winter jackets with drawstrings in the hood and waist. The jackets were sold in black, navy, and red colors with junior sizes 128 (8-10yrs), 140 (10-12yrs), 152 (12-14yrs), and 164 (14-16yrs).
Brand
Swix
Product
Swix branded Focus Down Jackets Jr
Category
Consumer product
Based on the official CPSC remedy
What to do — step by step
Remove Drawstrings
Take the drawstrings out of the hood and waist area to eliminate the strangulation and entrapment hazard.
Return for Refund
Return the jacket to BRAV USA for a full refund with shipping included.
Official remedy
What CPSC says to do
Consumers should immediately take the recalled jacket away from children and remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard, or return the jacket to BRAV USA for a full refund, shipping included.
Where it went
Where it was sold
Sold nationwide.
Nationwide
Not listed
CPSC “Sold at”: “WMS Store, Gallatin Alpine Sports and other outdoor and ski apparel stores nationwide and online at www.swixonline.com to ski racing clubs and others from September 2020 through March 2021 for about $160.”
Sold nationwide.
Take action
Contact Swix
We’ve drafted a message you can send Swix to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 9041 — Swix Youth Jackets Recall: Strangulation Risk from Drawstrings
Hello,
I own a Swix Youth Jackets Recall: Strangulation Risk from Drawstrings that is covered by recall 9041 from Swix.
The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately take the recalled jacket away from children and remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard, or return the jacket to BRAV USA for a full refund, shipping included.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 3, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the CPSC notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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