CPSC recall 12-167, announced May 8, 2012, covers LA Fashion Hub Girls' Winter Jackets with drawstrings (about 2,300 units). The jackets have a drawstring through the hood which poses a strangulation hazard to children. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring to eliminate the hazard, or return the jacket to a dd's Discounts store for a full refund. Recall contact: call (800) 919-1001, or email lafashionhub@yahoo.com.
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Which products are included?
The recalled girls' winter jackets have drawstrings through the hoods. They were sold in girls' sizes 4T, 5, 6 and 6X and in the following colors: pink, turquoise, red and yellow. The jackets are polyester with polyester fill, have a front zipper, snap or Velcro closures, and different designs stamped on the collar, down the front and on the pockets, and a flower or heart design is embroidered on the front of the jackets.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The jackets have a drawstring through the hood which poses a strangulation hazard to children.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring to eliminate the hazard, or return the jacket to a dd's Discounts store for a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- LA Fashion Hub
- Product type
- Clothing & outerwear
- Recall number
- 12-167
- Units
- About 2,300
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- dd's Discounts stores nationwide from January 2011 through January 2012 for about $10.
- Importer
- LA Fashion Hub, of Los Angeles, Calif.
Girls' Winter Jackets with drawstrings
CPSC product type: Outerwear
Recall contact information
For additional information, please contact LA Fashion Hub at (800) 919-1001 between 9 a.m. through 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or email the firm at lafashionhub@yahoo.com
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