FXR recalls 11 styles of children's jackets and hoodies due to drawstrings that can entangle on playground equipment, posing strangulation risk. Consumers should remove drawstrings or return for refund.
Drawstrings can become entangled or caught on playground slides, hand rails, school bus doors or other moving objects, posing a significant strangulation and/or entanglement hazard to children.
FXR is recalling 11 styles of children's jackets and hoodies because drawstrings can get caught on playground slides, handrails, or school bus doors, potentially strangling children. This hazard affects kids wearing the clothing in areas with moving objects.
Drawstrings on these jackets and hoodies can become entangled with playground slides, handrails, school bus doors, or other moving objects. This entanglement can cause strangulation or entanglement injuries to children.
Children wearing FXR jackets and hoodies sizes 2-12 are most at risk, especially in playgrounds or near moving objects like school buses. Parents and caregivers should check if their child has the recalled items.
Look for FXR branded jackets and hoodies with a drawstring around the neck. The brand name is sewn into the neck area under the letters 'FXR' on the care label. Recalled items include 11 styles in various colors like red, purple, grey, and blue.
Take the drawstring out of the garment to eliminate the strangulation hazard immediately.
Return the garment to the place of purchase for a full refund if you want to keep the item.
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring from the garment to eliminate the hazard or return the garment to the place of purchase for a full refund.
No, only 11 specific styles with drawstrings are recalled. Check the product list for exact models.
Look for the FXR brand name sewn into the neck area under the letters 'FXR' on the care label.
Remove the drawstring to eliminate the hazard or return the garment for a full refund.
We’ve drafted a message you can send FXR Factory Racing to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 1668 — FXR Factory Racing FXR Factory Racing Children's jackets and hoodies Hello, I own a FXR Factory Racing Children's jackets and hoodies that is covered by recall 1668 from FXR Factory Racing. The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring from the garment to eliminate the hazard or return the garment to the place of purchase for a full refund. 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.
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