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Girls' Hooded Winter Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by LA Fashion Hub Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at dd's Discounts

Recalled May 8, 2012 · CPSC recall 12167 · Girls'

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Hazard
The jackets have a drawstring through the hood which poses a strangulation hazard to children.
Remedy
Refund
Units
About 2,300
Incidents / injuries
None reported

Description

The recalled girls' winter jackets have drawstrings through the hoods. They were sold in girls' sizes 4T, 5, 6 and 6X and in the following colors: pink, turquoise, red and yellow. The jackets are polyester with polyester fill, have a front zipper, snap or Velcro closures, and different designs stamped on the collar, down the front and on the pockets, and a flower or heart design is embroidered on the front of the jackets.

What to do

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring to eliminate the hazard, or return the jacket to a dd's Discounts store for a full refund.

Contact

For additional information, please contact LA Fashion Hub at (800) 919-1001 between 9 a.m. through 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or email the firm at [email protected]

Product
Girls' Winter Jackets with drawstrings
Imported by
LA Fashion Hub, of Los Angeles, Calif.
Retailers
dd's Discounts stores nationwide from January 2011 through January 2012 for about $10.
Made in
China

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