CPSC recall 14-167, announced May 1, 2014, covers Boys' Ripzone Hooligan Hooded Jackets (133 units). The jackets have a drawstring around the neck area which poses a strangulation 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 (800) 668-5480, go to www.rpzn.com, or email skerr@rmpathletic.com.
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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.
RPZN and the size can be found on the label sewn into the seam of the neck area of the garment.
Which products are included?
This recall involves the Ripzone Boys' Hooligan hoodie jacket. The jackets are 100% polyester waterproof material and have a front zip closure with Velcro adjustable cuffs. There are two zippered pockets on the front of the jacket and a drawstring around the neck of the garment. The jacket is black with a neon blue stripe diagonal across each shoulder and two neon blue stripes around the bottom of the jacket. The jackets were sold in youth sizes small/petite (s/p) and medium (m). RPZN and the size can be found on the label sewn into the seam of the neck area of the garment. The style number 78938 is located on the care label of the jacket which is on the right front, inside lower seam of the jacket.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The jackets have a drawstring around the neck area which poses a strangulation hazard to children. 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
- RMP Athletic Locker Ltd., Ontario, Canada
- Product type
- Clothing & outerwear
- Recall number
- 14-167
- Units
- 133 in the U.S. and 2,032 in Canada
- Manufactured in
- Bangladesh
- Sold at / sales period
- Sport Chalet stores in Arizona, California, Nevada and Utah from August 2013 to October 2013 for about $112.
- Importer
- RMP Athletic Locker Ltd., Ontario, Canada
Boys' Ripzone Hooligan Hooded Jackets
CPSC product type: Outerwear
Recall contact information
RMP Athletic Locker Ltd. at (800) 668-5480 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, online at www.rpzn.com and click on the "ABOUT US" tab and open "IMPORTANT INFORMATION" or email skerr@rmpathletic.com for additional instructions.
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