Children's Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by Ms. Bubbles Inc. Due to Strangulation Hazard
Recall 09083 · Jan 6, 2009 · Ms. Bubbles Inc.
55,000
units affected
55,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09083
- Date
- Jan 6, 2009
- Company
- Ms. Bubbles Inc.
- Units affected
- 55,000
- Product
- Girls' Blue Denim Passport Jackets
- Product type
- Clothing (Children)
- Hazard
- Strangulation
The product
The recalled blue denim jackets have a white terrycloth underlay lining and drawstring. The jackets were sold in children's sizes medium (7-10), large (11-14) and x-large (15-16). Style numbers BF1400 K and BF1400 KP are printed on the hang tag attached to the garment.
What can happen
The jackets have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation 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 Ms. Bubbles Inc. to receive a refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- T.J. Maxx, J.C. Penney, and Forman Mills stores nationwide from August 2006 through December 2007 for between $13 and $33.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled girls' blue denim passport 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 Ms. Bubbles Inc. to receive a refund.
What is the hazard?
The jackets have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation 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.