CPSC recall 12-160, announced April 24, 2012, covers PUMA USA V-Konstruct Training Jacket with Pockets (about 5,000 units). The jacket has a drawstring at the waist that has toggles and is not stitched to the back of the jacket. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should stop using these recalled youth jackets immediately and return the product to the retailer to obtain a full refund. Recall contact: call (855) 351-7489, go to www.puma.com, or email productissue@puma.com.
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 model numbers are printed on the white care label that is stitched into a side seam towards the bottom of the jacket.
Which products are included?
This recall involves the USA V-Konstruct Training Jacket with Pockets model numbers 65110201, 65110202, 65110203, 65110204 and 65110205. The model numbers are printed on the white care label that is stitched into a side seam towards the bottom of the jacket. The model numbers appear to the right of the words "(PVC Free)" and below the words "ART.NO." The recalled jackets have a short collar, full length zipper, two pockets, a mesh panel running along the back of the shoulders and under the sleeves and an elastic cord with toggles at the waist. The PUMA logo is featured on the upper right chest and left sleeve. The jackets were sold in YS (youth small), YM (youth medium) and YL (youth large) and in color combinations red/black, green/black, blue/black, navy/gray and black/gray.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The jacket has a drawstring at the waist that has toggles and is not stitched to the back of the jacket. The drawstring could become snagged or caught in small spaces or vehicle doors and it poses an entanglement hazard.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using these recalled youth jackets immediately and return the product to the retailer to obtain a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- PUMA North America
- Product type
- Clothing & outerwear
- Recall number
- 12-160
- Units
- About 5,000
- Manufactured in
- Vietnam, Malaysia, China
- Sold at / sales period
- Clothing retail stores nationwide and online from January 2007 through January 2012 for between $12 and $55.
- Importer
- PUMA North America, Inc., of Westford, Mass.
PUMA USA V-Konstruct Training Jacket with Pockets
CPSC product type: Outerwear
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact PUMA North America Inc. toll-free at (855) 351-7489 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, visit the company's website at www.puma.com or e-mail the firm at productissue@puma.com
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