Children's Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by Ms. Bubbles Inc. Due to Strangulation Hazard

Recalled January 6, 2009 · CPSC recall 09083 · Ms. Bubbles

Hazard

The jackets have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation 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 Ms. Bubbles Inc. to receive a refund.

Units

About 55,000

Incidents / injuries

None reported.

Description

The recalled blue denim jackets have a white terrycloth underlay lining and drawstring. The jackets were sold in children's sizes medium (7-10), large (11-14) and x-large (15-16). Style numbers BF1400 K and BF1400 KP are printed on the hang tag attached to the garment.

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 Ms. Bubbles Inc. to receive a refund.

Contact

For additional information, contact Ms. Bubbles toll-free at (866) 342-3802 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. PST, Monday through Friday.

Product

Girls' Blue Denim Passport Jackets

Manufacturer(s)

Ms. Bubbles Inc., of Los Angeles, Calif.

Retailers

T.J. Maxx, J.C. Penney, and Forman Mills stores nationwide from August 2006 through December 2007 for between $13 and $33.

Made in

China

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