Children's Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by 5 Star Apparel Due to Strangulation Hazard

Mecca Children’s Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings

Date of Recall

2010-04-08

CPSC Release Number

10-193

Manufactured In

China

Company Phone Number

(646) 273-1225 (collect) or (646) 273 1228 (collect)

Units

About 11,500

Distributor

5 Star Apparel LLC, of New York, N.Y.

Sold By

Burlington Coat Factory, Marshalls and other retail stores nationwide from April 2008 through December 2009 for between $40 and $100

Problem/Hazard

The jackets have drawstrings through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to young children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines (pdf) (which were incorporated into an industry voluntary standard in 1997) to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets and sweatshirts.

Injuries/Incidents

None reported

Description

This recall involves girls' and boys' hooded jackets with drawstrings.

Girl's Pink Short-Sleeve Lightweight Jacket	Style No.	Sizes
	MIG108105	12M, 18M, 24M
	MLG108105	4 - 6X
	MTG108105	2T - 4T

Remedy

Consumers should remove the drawstring immediately, cut the drawstring out of garment or return the jacket to the store where purchased for a full refund.

Consumer Contact

For additional information, call 5 Star collect at (646) 273-1225 or (646) 273-1228 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

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