CPSC recall 14-272, announced September 10, 2014, covers Benetton Trading Boy's hooded jacket with a waist drawstring (about 93 units). The jackets have a drawstring at the waist that could become snagged or caught in small spaces or vehicle doors, posing significant entanglement hazard to children. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the garment to eliminate the hazard or contact Benetton for a full refund. Recall contact: call (800) 535-4491, or go to www.benetton.com.
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United Colors of Benetton is printed on the sewn-in green label at the center back neck of the jackets.
Which products are included?
This recall involves United Colors of Benetton boy's jackets made of 100% cotton. They are navy with a brown drawstring at the waist and a zipper and five brown buttons front closure. The hooded jackets have snap buttons on each of the two side pockets and on the neck closure. They were sold in boy's sizes S through XL. United Colors of Benetton is printed on the sewn-in green label at the center back neck of the jackets. Style number 2GQ1534Q0 is on the white label located inside the jacket near the waist.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The jackets have a drawstring at the waist that could become snagged or caught in small spaces or vehicle doors, posing significant entanglement hazard to children.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the garment to eliminate the hazard or contact Benetton for a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Benetton Trading
- Product type
- Clothing & outerwear
- Recall number
- 14-272
- Units
- About 93
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Benetton stores nationwide and online at www.benetton.com and www.zappos.com from January 2014 through March 2014 for about $90.
- Importer
- Benetton Trading U.S.A. Inc., of New York, N.Y.
Boy's hooded jacket with a waist drawstring
CPSC product type: Outerwear
Recall contact information
Benetton at (800) 535-4491 from 9 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.benetton.com and click on the Recall tab located under the Product Recall section on the bottom left side of the homepage for more information.
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