Dollar Days International Recalls Children's Parka Jackets with Drawstrings for Strangulation Hazard
Recall 07510 · Nov 30, 2006 · Dollar Days International
180
units affected
180
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07510
- Date
- Nov 30, 2006
- Company
- Dollar Days International
- Units affected
- 180
- Product
- Children's parka jackets, with drawstrings
- Product type
- Clothing (Children)
- Hazard
- Strangulation
The product
The jackets come in seven color combinations: black with a gray stripe along the sleeves, light blue with a black stripe along the sleeves, gray with a black stripe along the sleeves, navy blue with a gray stripe along the sleeves, yellow with a gray stripe along the sleeves and navy blue with a white stripe across the chest, and black with a white stripe across the chest. The jacket's zipper goes all the way up to create a mock turtleneck. The removable hood attaches with a zipper and has a drawstring. There is elastic at the sleeves, side pockets, and a drawstring at the waist.
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 sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard. Consumers should contact Dollar Days Customer Service for a refund or store credit.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Dollar Days International stores and online at www.dollardays.com from December 2005 through November 2006 for between $7.50 and $10.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled children's parka jackets, with drawstrings?
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard. Consumers should contact Dollar Days Customer Service for a refund or store credit.
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.