CPSC recall 14-747, announced August 27, 2014, covers Swimwear Anywhere Hooded swimwear jackets (about 210 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 take the jackets away from children. Recall contact: call (800) 647-6335, or go to www.swimwearanywhere.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.
Little Marc Jacobs Swimwear, style number LM28616, Lot #1 and the size are printed on the black sewn-in label at the center back of the jackets.
Which products are included?
This recall involves the Little Marc Jacobs girl's hooded pull-over swimwear cover up jacket made of 100% cotton. The jackets are navy with red flowers and teal leaves and have a teal bunny appliqué and two buttons on the front. They were sold in girl's sizes 2 through 12. Little Marc Jacobs Swimwear, style number LM28616, Lot #1 and the size are printed on the black sewn-in label at the center back of the jackets.
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 take the jackets away from children. Consumers can remove the drawstring from the jacket to eliminate the hazard or return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Swimwear Anywhere
- Product type
- Clothing & outerwear
- Recall number
- 14-747
- Units
- About 210
- Manufactured in
- India
- Sold at / sales period
- Swimwear Anywhere Outlet, children's boutiques and other specialty retail stores nationwide and online at www.swimwearanywhere.com from January 2014 through July 2014 for about $89.
- Distributor
- Swimwear Anywhere, Inc., of New York, N.Y.
Hooded swimwear jackets
CPSC product type: Outerwear
Recall contact information
Swimwear Anywhere at (800) 647-6335 from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.swimwearanywhere.com and click on the Recall tab located under the LINKS section on the bottom left side of the homepage.
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