Children's Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by EMH Associates Due to Entrapment Hazard
Recall 09278 · Jul 16, 2009 · EMH Associates Inc.
4,400
units affected
4,400
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09278
- Date
- Jul 16, 2009
- Company
- EMH Associates Inc.
- Units affected
- 4,400
- Product
- Hooded Jackets
- Product type
- Clothing (Children)
- Hazard
- Entrapment
The product
The recalled children's jackets were sold in sizes 7/8 through 16 and have RN number 115036 and style numbers WD36687 or WD36689, which is located on the care label of all garments. The jackets come in turquoise and brown plaid, pink, and orange and brown plaid.
What can happen
The jackets have a drawstring around the waist which can pose an entrapment hazard to children.
The fix
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard, or return the garment to either the place of purchase or to EMH Associates Inc. for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Meijers Stores nationwide in July 2008 for about $15.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled hooded jackets?
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard, or return the garment to either the place of purchase or to EMH Associates Inc. for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The jackets have a drawstring around the waist which can pose an 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.