Byer California Recalls Girls' Jackets with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard
Recall 10161 · Mar 10, 2010 · Byer California
600
units affected
600
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 10161
- Date
- Mar 10, 2010
- Company
- Byer California
- Units affected
- 600
- Product
- Girl's Cargo Pocket Jackets
- Product type
- Clothing (Children)
- Hazard
- Strangulation
The product
This recall involves girls' brown cargo pocket jackets sold in sizes small through extra-large. Style number 2029G1J is printed on the tag inside the jacket.
What can happen
The drawstrings on the neck and waist of the jacket can pose a strangulation or entrapment hazard to children.
The fix
Consumers should remove the drawstring immediately or return the jacket to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Burlington Coat Factory, Bon Ton Stores and juvenile clothing retail stores nationwide from December 2008 through September 2009 for about $12.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled girl's cargo pocket jackets?
Consumers should remove the drawstring immediately or return the jacket to the store where purchased for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The drawstrings on the neck and waist of the jacket can pose a strangulation or entrapment hazard to children.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.