Kiddie Korral · Recalled
Kiddie Korral Recalls Girls Hoodies with Ponies Due to Strangulation Hazard
A drawstring through the hood of the hoodies can pose a strangulation hazard to children. 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.
- Units
- About 2,300
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $25
- Remedy
- Refund
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Affected
This recall involves Kiddie Korral girl's pink hooded sweatshirts with red ponies and a drawstring through the hood. The zippered front hoodies have two front pockets, are made of 100% polyester and were sold in sizes 2 through 12. A label sewn into the garment's neck seam reads "Kiddie Korral" and a label sewn into the side seam has RN#117026 and style number 327.
The file
- Sold at
- Children's boutiques, gift shops and other specialty retail stores nationwide from December 2012 through November 2014 for about $25.
- Product type
- Outerwear
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Kiddie Korral, Dallas, TX
Incident log
None reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately take the hoodies from children and remove the drawstring to eliminate the hazard. Consumers can return the hoodies to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Kiddie Korral at (800) 445-7195 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.kiddiekorral.com and click on the Recall tab at the top of the page.
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 DEC 18 2014; last revised JAN 06 2015.