CPSC recall 18-023, announced November 3, 2017, covers JW Crawford Kid's rain ponchos (about 1,300 units). A drawstring in the poncho's hood poses a strangulation hazard to children. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately take the recalled ponchos away from children and remove the drawstring to eliminate the hazard or return the poncho to the firm for a full refund. Recall contact: call 844-222-2812, go to www.wealers.com, or email recall.jwcrawford@gmail.com.
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Which products are included?
This recall involves kids' waterproof hooded rain ponchos sold in clear, red and blue. The lightweight ponchos were sold in packs of 6 and 12. A white nylon drawstring is attached at the neck of the 40 inches tall by 60 inches wide ponchos. "One size fits all" and "Made in China" are printed on the front of the packaging.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
A drawstring in the poncho's hood 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 recalled ponchos away from children and remove the drawstring to eliminate the hazard or return the poncho to the firm for a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- JW Crawford
- Recall number
- 18-023
- Units
- About 1,300
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Online at Amazon.com and Wealers.com from May 2016 through July 2016 for about $12 for a 6 pack and $17 for a 12 pack.
- Importer
- JW Crawford Inc., of Monroe, N.Y.
- Distributor
- Wealers Outdoor LLC, of Airmont, N.Y.
Recall contact information
JW Crawford toll-free at 844-222-2812 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday ET or email anytime at recall.jwcrawford@gmail.com or online on the product distributor’s website at www.wealers.com and click on the Recall tab located at the top of the page for more information
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