CPSC recall 25-135, announced February 13, 2025, covers AFTCO Mfg. Youth Solitude Jackets (about 820 units). The drawstring in the hood of the recalled jackets can get caught on objects and cause death or serious injury to children due to the strangulation hazard. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately take the recalled jackets away from children and remove the drawstrings to eliminate the strangulation hazard. Recall contact: call 877-489-4278, go to www.aftco.com/recall, or email recall@aftco.com.
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Affected model numbers
The internal label has the company's logo above the size, care instructions, fiber content and country of origin information.
Which products are included?
This recall involves the black Youth Solitude Rain Jacket sold in youth sizes XS through L. They are made with waterproof nylon, have a retractable drawstring in the hood and have the AFTCO logo on the front. The internal label has the company's logo above the size, care instructions, fiber content and country of origin information. The model number is BJ05. The jackets are black and were sold in the following size ranges: XS (5-6), S (6-7), M (8-10) and L (10-12).
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The drawstring in the hood of the recalled jackets can get caught on objects and cause death or serious injury to children due to the strangulation hazard. The jackets are in violation of the federal regulations for children's upper outerwear and present a substantial product hazard.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled jackets away from children and remove the drawstrings to eliminate the strangulation hazard. Consumers can either return the jacket to AFTCO for a full refund or upload a photo of the jacket without the drawstring and receive a $25 gift card. Consumers should go to www.aftco.com/recall to participate in the recall. AFTCO is contacting all known purchasers.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- AFTCO Mfg.
- Product type
- Clothing & outerwear
- Recall number
- 25-135
- Units
- About 820
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Online at www.aftco.com, and at fishing, camping, and outdoor equipment stores nationwide from November 2018 through August 2024 for between $80 and $100.
- Importer
- AFTCO Mfg. Co., of Santa Ana, California
Recall contact information
AFTCO toll-free 877-489-4278 from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, via email at recall@aftco.com, or online at www.aftco.com/recall or www.aftco.com and click on "Recall" for more information.
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