Children's Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by 5 Star Apparel Due to Strangulation Hazard
What's being recalled
Mecca Children's Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings
Units: About 11,500
This recall involves girls' and boys' hooded jackets with drawstrings. Girl's Pink Short-Sleeve Lightweight Jacket Style No. Sizes MIG108105 12M, 18M, 24M MLG108105 4 - 6X MTG108105 2T - 4T "Mecca" is printed on the inside of jacket below the neck. Boy's Black or Brown Heavy Jacket Style No. Sizes MLK908602 4 - 7 MT908602 2T - 4T "Mecca" is printed on the outside back of the jacket.
The problem, in CPSC's words
The jackets have drawstrings through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to young children.
Incidents and injuries reported to CPSC
None reported.
What CPSC says to do
Consumers should remove the drawstring immediately, cut the drawstring out of garment or return the jacket to the store where purchased for a full refund.
How to contact the company
For additional information, call 5 Star collect at (646) 273-1225 or (646) 273-1228 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall notice 10193, cpsc.gov. Text in quotes is from CPSC. Photos: CPSC.