CPSC recall 16-029, announced November 10, 2015, covers Belle Investment Boys' Jackets (about 40 units). The jackets have drawstrings in the hood and at the bottom, which pose an entrapment hazard to children. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the hood and the bottom of the recalled jackets to eliminate the hazard and contact Richie House for instructions to receive a full refund. Recall contact: call 844-742-1303, go to www.richiehouse.com, or email info@richiehouse.com.
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The model number is RH1045C.
Which products are included?
This recall involves two styles of Richie House boys' hooded jackets. The striped red and purple jacket comes with a drawstring in the hood, and has a crest-shaped emblem sewn onto the front of it. It was sold in sizes: 4-7 and 9-10. The model number is RH1045C. The polyester and cotton padded jackets were sold in brown, dark green and red, and have a white drawstring located at the bottom. The jackets have a round emblem sewn onto the front and were sold in sizes 2T-5. The model number is RH1332-B or RH1332-C and is printed on the care label. "Richie House" is also printed on a label sewn into the neck of the coat.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The jackets have drawstrings in the hood and at the bottom, which pose an entrapment 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 drawstrings from the hood and the bottom of the recalled jackets to eliminate the hazard and contact Richie House for instructions to receive a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Belle Investment
- Product type
- Clothing & outerwear
- Recall number
- 16-029
- Units
- About 40
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Online at www.Zulily.com and www.Richiehouse.com from April 2015 through October 2015 for about $20.
- Importer
- Belle Investment Corporation, of Irvine, Calif.
Boys' Jackets
CPSC product type: Outerwear
Recall contact information
Richie House toll-free at 844-742-1303 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or online at www.richiehouse.com and click on "Recall Safety Information" on the top bar or at the bottom of the page, or email info@richiehouse.com for more information.
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