Children's Rain Ponchos with Drawstrings Recalled by Daiso Due to Strangulation Hazard
Recall 08571 · May 12, 2008 · Daiso LLC
48
units affected
48
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08571
- Date
- May 12, 2008
- Company
- Daiso LLC
- Units affected
- 48
- Product
- Children's Rain Ponchos
- Product type
- Clothing (Children)
- Hazard
- Strangulation
The product
The recalled plastic rain ponchos were sold in yellow or blue and have a drawstring in the hood. Japanese lettering is printed on the packaging.
What can happen
The garments have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children.
The fix
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the rain ponchos to eliminate the hazard.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Daiso retail stores located in California and Washington states from February 2007 through November 2007 for $1.50.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled children's rain ponchos?
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the rain ponchos to eliminate the hazard.
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.