Children's Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by EMH Associates Due to Entrapment Hazard

Recalled July 16, 2009 · CPSC recall 09278

Hazard

The jackets have a drawstring around the waist which can pose an entrapment hazard to children.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard, or return the garment to either the place of purchase or to EMH Associates Inc. for a full refund.

Units

About 4,400

Incidents / injuries

None reported.

Description

The recalled children's jackets were sold in sizes 7/8 through 16 and have RN number 115036 and style numbers WD36687 or WD36689, which is located on the care label of all garments. The jackets come in turquoise and brown plaid, pink, and orange and brown plaid.

What to do

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard, or return the garment to either the place of purchase or to EMH Associates Inc. for a full refund.

Contact

For additional information contact EMH Associates collect at (212) 575-4311 between 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.meijer.com

Product

Hooded Jackets

Distributed by

EMH Associates Inc., of New York, N.Y.

Retailers

Meijers Stores nationwide in July 2008 for about $15.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →