CPSC recall 14-043, announced December 5, 2013, covers Academy Sports + Outdoors Girls BCG Hooded Windsuits (about 6,600 units). The hooded windsuits have drawstrings in the hood around the neck area that pose a strangulation hazard to young children. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring from the windsuits to eliminate the hazard, or return the garment to the place of purchase for a full refund. Recall contact: call (888) 922-2336, or go to www.academy.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 style number is SGBCGA9001 and the following SKUs: Size SKU XS 0024229635, 0024229486, 0024229569 S 0024229643, 0024229494, 0024229577 M 0024229650, 0024229502, 0024229585 L 0024229668, 0024229510, 0024229593 You can find the SKU and style number on a label sewn inside the jacket on the left side.
Which products are included?
This recall involves Girls BCG Hooded Windsuits in sizes XS, S, M and L. The windsuits are made of water-resistant fabric and include a jacket and pants. The jacket has a front zip closure and elastic cuffs. The windsuits come in pink with black on the jacket at the top shoulder and a black side strip on the pants, gray with blue on the jacket at the top shoulder and a blue side strip on the pants, and purple with lighter purple on the jacket at the top shoulder and a pink strip on the pants. The style number is SGBCGA9001 and the following SKUs: Size SKU XS 0024229635, 0024229486, 0024229569 S 0024229643, 0024229494, 0024229577 M 0024229650, 0024229502, 0024229585 L 0024229668, 0024229510, 0024229593 You can find the SKU and style number on a label sewn inside the jacket on the left side.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The hooded windsuits have drawstrings in the hood around the neck area that pose a strangulation hazard to young children.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring from the windsuits to eliminate the hazard, or return the garment to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Product type
- Clothing & outerwear
- Recall number
- 14-043
- Units
- About 6,600
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Academy Sports + Outdoors stores and on the firm's website www.academy.com between September 2013 and October 2013 for about $20.
- Importer
- Academy Sports + Outdoors, of Katy, Texas
Girls BCG Hooded Windsuits
CPSC product type: Outerwear
Recall contact information
Academy Sports + Outdoors toll-free at (888) 922-2336, from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. CT Monday through Saturday and from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. CT on Sunday, or online at www.academy.com and click on Product Recall Info for more information.
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