CPSC recall 11-071, announced December 16, 2010, covers Girls' Hooded Zip Jackets and Vest Sets (about 900 units). The hooded zip jackets and the vest sets have drawstrings through the hoods which can pose a strangulation or entrapment hazard to children. The notice reports no incidents. 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. Recall contact: call (855) 640-2803, or go to www.splendid.com/safetynews.html.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
The style number can be found on the care label located at the inside left side seam.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The hooded zip jackets and the vest sets have drawstrings through the hoods which can pose a strangulation or entrapment hazard to children.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
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.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Splendid (a division of VF Contemporary Brands, Inc.)
- Manufacturer
- Splendid (a division of VF Contemporary Brands, Inc.)
- Product type
- Clothing & outerwear
- Recall number
- 11-071
- Units
- About 900
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Major department stores and children's boutiques nationwide from August 2010 through November 2010 for between $80 and $90.
Girls' Hooded Zip Jackets and Vest Sets
CPSC product type: Outerwear
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Splendid toll-free at (855) 640-2803 anytime or visit the firm's website at www.splendid.com/safetynews.html
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