CPSC recall 14-163, announced April 29, 2014, covers FXR Factory Racing Children's jackets and hoodies (about 420 units). Drawstrings can become entangled or caught on playground slides, hand rails, school bus doors or other moving objects, posing a significant strangulation and/or entanglement hazard to children. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring from the garment to eliminate the hazard or return the garment to the place of purchase for a full refund. Recall contact: call (877) 999-9798, or go to www.fxrracing.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 name of the recalled product is located on the content care label which is sewn into the neck area of the garment.
Which products are included?
Read the full CPSC product description and restrictions
This recall involves 11 styles of FXR child/youth outerwear jackets and hoodies for both boys and girls. They come in sizes 2 through 12. The jackets and hoodies are made of polyester or a blend of cotton/polyester and they have a front zip closure with knit elastic or Velcro adjustable cuffs. A drawstring is around the neck of the jackets and hoodies. The hoodies come in a variety of color combinations; such as red, purple, grey, red/black/white, green/black, and black. The jackets come in pink/white and in solid blue and pink. The name of the recalled product is located on the content care label which is sewn into the neck area of the garment. It can be found underneath the letters FXR. Recalled items are listed below: Item Name Item Description 9 Child Blizzard Jacket Children's Jacket Child Chase Softshell Hoodie Children's Softshell Jacket Child Phase Softshell Hoodie Children's Softshell Jacket Youth Chase Softshell Hoodie Youth Softshell Jacket Youth Drift Hoodie Youth Fleece Jacket Youth Fracture Hoodie Youth Softshell Jacket Youth Phantasy Hoodie Youth Fleece Jacket Youth Phase Softshell Hoodie Youth Fleece Jacket Youth Sophia Hoodie Youth Fleece Jacket Y Highland Softshell Hoodie Youth Softshell Jacket Y Peak Softshell Jacket Youth Softshell Jacket
Why it was recalled
Drawstrings can become entangled or caught on playground slides, hand rails, school bus doors or other moving objects, posing a significant strangulation and/or entanglement hazard to children.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring from the garment to eliminate the hazard or return the garment to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- FXR Factory Racing Inc., Oak Bluff, Manitoba, Canada
- Product type
- Clothing & outerwear
- Recall number
- 14-163
- Units
- About 420 in the U.S. and 34,357 in Canada
- Manufactured in
- China, Vietnam
- Sold at / sales period
- U.S. Snowmobile Dealers and on the firm's website www.fxrracing.com between August 2008 through January 2014 for about $50 to $110.
- Importer
- FXR Factory Racing Inc., Oak Bluff, Manitoba, Canada
FXR Factory Racing Children's jackets and hoodies
CPSC product type: Outerwear
Recall contact information
FXR Factory Racing Inc. toll-free at (877) 999-9798 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.fxrracing.com and click on the Recalls link located at the bottom of the page for more information.
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