CPSC recall 10-193, announced April 8, 2010, covers 5 Star Apparel Mecca Children's Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings (about 11,500 units). The jackets have drawstrings through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to young children. The notice reports no incidents. 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. Recall contact: call (646) 273-1225 or (646) 273-1228.
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Which products are included?
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 "Mecca" is printed on the inside of jacket below the neck. Boy's Black or Brown Heavy Jacket Style No. Sizes MLK908602 4 - 7 MT908602 2T - 4T "Mecca" is printed on the outside back of the jacket.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The jackets have drawstrings through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to young children.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official 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.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- 5 Star Apparel
- Product type
- Clothing & outerwear
- Recall number
- 10-193
- Units
- About 11,500
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Burlington Coat Factory, Marshalls and other retail stores nationwide from April 2008 through December 2009 for between $40 and $100
- Distributor
- 5 Star Apparel LLC, of New York, N.Y.
Mecca Children's Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings
CPSC product type: Clothing (Children)
Recall contact information
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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