Girls' Hooded Zip Jacket and Vest Sets with Drawstrings Recalled By Splendid Due to Strangulation Hazard

Recalled December 16, 2010 · CPSC recall 11071 · Girls'

Hazard

The hooded zip jackets and the vest sets have drawstrings through the hoods which can pose a strangulation or entrapment hazard to children.

Remedy

Refund

Units

About 900

Incidents / injuries

None reported.

Description

This recall involves girl's hooded zip jackets with style # SJ6J7831 and long sleeve t-shirt with hooded vest sets with style # SJYK7935. The zip jackets were sold in camouflage, jasmine, parfait and royal. The vest sets were sold in black, caviar, denim, electric pink, macadamia, peacock, quartz and sapphire. The style number can be found on the care label located at the inside left side seam. "Splendid" can be found on the neck label.

What to do

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the hoods of the zip jackets and vest sets to eliminate the hazard or contact Splendid for instructions on how to return the items for a full refund.

Contact

For additional information, contact Splendid toll-free at (855) 640-2803 anytime or visit the firm's website at www.splendid.com/safetynews.html

Product

Girls' Hooded Zip Jackets and Vest Sets

Manufacturer(s)

Splendid (a division of VF Contemporary Brands, Inc.)

Retailers

Major department stores and children's boutiques nationwide from August 2010 through November 2010 for between $80 and $90.

Made in

United States

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