CPSC recall 15-052, announced December 19, 2014, covers BRP U.S. Kids' Hoodies (about 3,100 units). The hoodies have a drawstring around the neck area which poses a strangulation hazard to children. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately take the hoodie away from kids and remove the drawstring from the sweatshirt to eliminate the hazard or return it to an authorized BRP dealer for a full refund. Recall contact: call (888) 272-9222, or go to www.can-am.brp.com.
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The style numbers indicating the different graphic treatments are printed on the white care label that is sewn into the neck and side of the garment.
Which products are included?
This recall involves 14 styles of Ski-Doo or Can-Am kids' hooded sweatshirts for boys and girls. They were sold in kids' sizes 2 through 12. The hoodies are cotton/polyester blend. There is a drawstring in the hood of the garment. Colors include raspberry, yellow, heather, charcoal gray and black. "Ski Doo" or "Can-Am" is printed on the front. Recalled style numbers include: 286485, 453215, 453265, 453320, 453321, 453375, 453376, 453464, 453618, 453658, 453660, 453661, 453707 and 453708. The style numbers indicating the different graphic treatments are printed on the white care label that is sewn into the neck and side of the garment.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The hoodies 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 hoodie away from kids and remove the drawstring from the sweatshirt to eliminate the hazard or return it to an authorized BRP dealer for a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- BRP U.S.
- Product type
- Clothing & outerwear
- Recall number
- 15-052
- Units
- About 3,100 in the U.S. and 5,100 in Canada
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- BRP authorized dealerships nationwide and in the BRP online stores at www.can-am.brp.com and www.ski-doo.com from April 2007 through December 2014 for between $40 and $65.
- Distributor
- BRP U.S. Inc., of Sturtevant, Wis.
Kids' Hoodies
CPSC product type: Outerwear
Recall contact information
BRP toll-free at (888) 272-9222 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or at www.can-am.brp.com and click on "Visit Website, then "Owners," then "Safety," then "Safety Recalls" or www.ski-doo.com and click on "Safety Recall" at the bottom of the page for more information.
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