Girls' Vests with Drawstrings Recalled by MIM-PI USA Due to Strangulation Hazard
Recall 10224 · May 7, 2010 · Mim-Pi USA LLC
80
units affected
80
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 10224
- Date
- May 7, 2010
- Company
- Mim-Pi USA LLC
- Units affected
- 80
- Product
- Girls' hooded sleeveless vests
- Product type
- Clothing (Children)
- Hazard
- Strangulation
The product
This recall involves girls' hooded sleeveless vests with drawstrings sold in sizes 2 through 10. The vests were sold in two colors: blue with pink flowers and black with white polka dots. Both styles have a fake fur trim around the hood and a black sweater-like knit trim at the armholes and waist. The vests have an interior zipper covered by an exterior flap closure and a sewn-in neck tag that reads "mim-pi."
What can happen
The garments have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
The fix
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the recalled garments to eliminate the hazard. Consumers can also return the vests to the place of purchase for a store credit.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Children's clothing stores nationwide from January 2009 through December 2009 for about $70.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled girls' hooded sleeveless vests?
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the recalled garments to eliminate the hazard. Consumers can also return the vests to the place of purchase for a store credit.
What is the hazard?
The garments have a drawstring through the hood which can pose 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.