Children's Jackets and Hoodies with Drawstrings Recalled by Coolibar Inc. Due to Strangulation Hazard
Recall 08316 · Jun 27, 2008 · Coolibar Inc.
3,000
units affected
3,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08316
- Date
- Jun 27, 2008
- Company
- Coolibar Inc.
- Units affected
- 3,000
- Product
- Children's Sun Block Jackets and Hoodies
- Product type
- Clothing (Children)
- Hazard
- Strangulation
The product
The recalled jackets and hoodies have a drawstring through the hood. They were sold in children's sizes 2 through 12. The jackets were sold in the following colors: tan, stone, bayou blue, crisp blue, white, berry, and citrus. The hoodies were sold in teal, kiwi, mandarin, aloe green, paprika, hibiscus, smokey blue, white, sherbet, cobalt, and stone.
What can happen
The garments have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children.
The fix
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring from the jacket or hoodie to eliminate the hazard, or contact the firm for instructions on returning the garment to the firm for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Coolibar's catalog and www.coolibar.com from March 2005 through April 2008 (hoodies) and from February 2008 through April 2008 (jackets) for between $25 and $40.
Related pages
Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled children's sun block jackets and hoodies?
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring from the jacket or hoodie to eliminate the hazard, or contact the firm for instructions on returning the garment to the firm for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The garments have a drawstring through the hood, posing 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.