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Boys’ Hooded Jackets Recalled by 5 Star Kids Apparel Due to Strangulation Hazard

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Mecca Black jacket style #3111509
Mecca Black jacket style #3111509 · Photo: CPSC

What's being recalled

Boy's long sleeve hooded jackets

Units: About 48,000

This recall involves boy's long sleeve hooded jackets sizes 2T to XL. The word "Mecca" is embroidered on the front chest of the garment and on the interior label sewn into the neck of the jacket. There are elastic drawstrings around the neck and waist. The style number can be found on a label sewn into the jacket one inch above the bottom seam on the left side. Style Number Size Color MK310702 S-XL Black, Coffee Bean, Keg Green, Khaki, Deep Sea Navy MLK310702 S-XL Black, Coffee Bean, Keg Green, Khaki, Deep Sea Navy MT310702 2T-4T Black, Coffee Bean, Keg Green, Khaki, Deep Sea Navy MK31111509 S-XL Black, Dark Brown, Gun Metal, Khaki, Navy MLK31111509 S-XL Black, Dark Brown, Gun Metal, Khaki, Navy MT31111509 2T-4T Black, Dark Brown, Gun Metal, Khaki, Navy

The problem, in CPSC's words

The recalled jackets have drawstrings with toggles inside the bottom hem and neck area, posing a strangulation hazard to children.

Incidents and injuries reported to CPSC

None reported

What CPSC says to do

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Consumers should remove the drawstrings immediately, cut drawstrings out of the garment including toggle and continue to use jackets once both are removed. Customers can return the product to the store where purchased for a full refund.

How to contact the company

Mecca 5 Star, toll-free at (880) 229-6833 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or e-mail [email protected].

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall notice 13237, cpsc.gov. Text in quotes is from CPSC. Photos: CPSC.