CPSC recall 12-157, announced April 24, 2012, covers Louise Paris Me Jane and "B-Hip Kids by Me Jane" girls' jackets with faux fur trim (about 13,000 units). The jackets have drawstrings at the waist that could become snagged or caught in small spaces or vehicle doors and pose an entanglement hazard to young children. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the jackets to eliminate the hazard and contact Louise Paris for instructions on how to receive a full refund. Recall contact: call (877) 537-7517, or email complaints@louiseparis.com.
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Which products are included?
This recall involves two girls' polyfill jackets with faux-fur trim around the hoods and drawstrings at the waist. They were sold under the labels "Me Jane Kids" or "B-Hip Kids by Me Jane", and the labels bearing these names are found at the back neck of the garments. The jackets were sold in youth sizes 4- 6X and 7-16. These jackets were also labeled by sizes S, M, L. One style labeled "Me Jane Kids" is fleece with front drawstrings with toggles at the ends and sold in the following colors: green, charcoal grey and black. Other "Me Jane Kids" or "B-Hip Kids by Me Jane" brand labeled bubble jackets have drawstrings on the back, no toggles and were sold in the following colors: purple, black, pink, coffee, and cream.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The jackets have drawstrings at the waist that could become snagged or caught in small spaces or vehicle doors and pose an entanglement hazard to young children.
Incidents and injuries
None Reported
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the jackets to eliminate the hazard and contact Louise Paris for instructions on how to receive a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Louise Paris
- Product type
- Clothing & outerwear
- Recall number
- 12-157
- Units
- About 13,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Ross Stores, Inc. nationwide from November 2011 through January 2012 for about $20.
- Importer
- Louise Paris Ltd., of New York, N.Y.
Me Jane and "B-Hip Kids by Me Jane" girls' jackets with faux fur trim
CPSC product type: Outerwear
Recall contact information
For additional information, please contact Louise Paris at (877) 537-7517 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or at complaints@louiseparis.com
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