R&D International · Recalled
Children's Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by R&D International Due to Strangulation Hazard
The jackets have drawstrings through the hood and at the waist. Children can get entangled in the drawstrings that can catch on playground equipment, fences or tree branches.
- Units
- About 1,500
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $45
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The cotton knit and woven hooded jackets have a drawstring through the hood and waist. They were sold in sizes 12 months through size 10 in a variety of solid colors and prints. "Young Colors" is sewn into the jacket tag located at the neck.
The file
- Sold at
- Specialty children's stores nationwide from April 2004 through September 2007 for about $45.
- Product type
- Clothing (Children)
- Made in
- Indonesia, Peru
- Recalled by
- R&D International Inc., of Salida, Colo.
Incident log
None reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the jacket to eliminate the safety hazard.
For additional information, contact R&D International Inc. collect at (719) 539-3812 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site www.youngcolors.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 19 2008; last revised MAY 23 2014.
