Girls' Hooded Winter Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by LA Fashion Hub Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at dd's Discounts
Recall 12167 · May 8, 2012 · LA Fashion Hub
2,300
units affected
2,300
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12167
- Date
- May 8, 2012
- Company
- LA Fashion Hub
- Units affected
- 2,300
- Product
- Girls' Winter Jackets with drawstrings
- Product type
- Outerwear
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Strangulation
The product
The recalled girls' winter jackets have drawstrings through the hoods. They were sold in girls' sizes 4T, 5, 6 and 6X and in the following colors: pink, turquoise, red and yellow. The jackets are polyester with polyester fill, have a front zipper, snap or Velcro closures, and different designs stamped on the collar, down the front and on the pockets, and a flower or heart design is embroidered on the front of the jackets.
What can happen
The jackets have a drawstring through the hood which poses a strangulation hazard to children.
The fix
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring to eliminate the hazard, or return the jacket to a dd's Discounts store for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- dd's Discounts stores nationwide from January 2011 through January 2012 for about $10.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled girls' winter jackets with drawstrings?
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring to eliminate the hazard, or return the jacket to a dd's Discounts store for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The jackets have a drawstring through the hood which poses 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.