Dollar Days International · Recalled
Dollar Days International Recalls Children's Parka Jackets with Drawstrings for Strangulation Hazard
The garments have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children.
- Units
- 180
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $8–$10
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The jackets come in seven color combinations: black with a gray stripe along the sleeves, light blue with a black stripe along the sleeves, gray with a black stripe along the sleeves, navy blue with a gray stripe along the sleeves, yellow with a gray stripe along the sleeves and navy blue with a white stripe across the chest, and black with a white stripe across the chest. The jacket's zipper goes all the way up to create a mock turtleneck. The removable hood attaches with a zipper and has a drawstring. There is elastic at the sleeves, side pockets, and a drawstring at the waist.
The file
- Sold at
- Dollar Days International stores and online at www.dollardays.com from December 2005 through November 2006 for between $7.50 and $10.
- Product type
- Clothing (Children)
- Made in
- Vietnam
- Recalled by
- Silla America Inc., Los Angeles, Calif.
Incident log
None reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard. Consumers should contact Dollar Days Customer Service for a refund or store credit.
For additional information, contact Dollar Days International toll-free at (877) 837-9569 between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the company's Web site at www.dollardays.com
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated NOV 30 2006; last revised MAY 23 2014.
