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RecalledCPSC · May 8, 2012 Children's clothing, sleepwear & shoes

Girls' Hooded Winter Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by LA Fashion Hub Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at dd's Discounts

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Girls' hooded jacket with drawstring
Girls' hooded jacket with drawstring · Photo: CPSC

What's being recalled

Girls' Winter Jackets with drawstrings

Units: About 2,300

The recalled girls' winter jackets have drawstrings through the hoods. They were sold in girls' sizes 4T, 5, 6 and 6X and in the following colors: pink, turquoise, red and yellow. The jackets are polyester with polyester fill, have a front zipper, snap or Velcro closures, and different designs stamped on the collar, down the front and on the pockets, and a flower or heart design is embroidered on the front of the jackets.

The problem, in CPSC's words

The jackets have a drawstring through the hood which poses a strangulation hazard to children.

Incidents and injuries reported to CPSC

None reported

What CPSC says to do

Refund

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring to eliminate the hazard, or return the jacket to a dd's Discounts store for a full refund.

How to contact the company

For additional information, please contact LA Fashion Hub at (800) 919-1001 between 9 a.m. through 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or email the firm at [email protected]

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall notice 12167, cpsc.gov. Text in quotes is from CPSC. Photos: CPSC.