Cobmex Inc. Recalls Youth Jackets with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard
Recall 07123 · Mar 8, 2007 · Cobmex Inc.
16,000
units affected
16,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07123
- Date
- Mar 8, 2007
- Company
- Cobmex Inc.
- Units affected
- 16,000
- Product
- Cobmex Youth Jackets with Drawstrings
- Product type
- Clothing (Children)
- Hazard
- Strangulation
The product
The nylon, zipper-front jackets were sold in youth sizes and have a Cobmex neck label. The jackets were manufactured in various colors, including navy, black, green, red and wine. Only youth-size jackets with drawstrings are included in the recall.
What can happen
The recalled jackets have drawstrings in the hood and waist, or only at the waist. Children can get entangled and strangle in drawstrings that can catch on playground equipment, fences or tree branches.
The fix
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard or return the jacket to the store where purchased for a refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Children's clothing and school uniform stores nationwide from January 2006 through February 2007 for about $30.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled cobmex youth jackets with drawstrings?
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard or return the jacket to the store where purchased for a refund.
What is the hazard?
The recalled jackets have drawstrings in the hood and waist, or only at the waist. Children can get entangled and strangle in drawstrings that can catch on playground equipment, fences or tree branches.
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.