JW Crawford Recalls Children's Rain Ponchos Due to Strangulation Hazard
Recall 18023 · Nov 3, 2017 · JW Crawford
1,300
units affected
1,300
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18023
- Date
- Nov 3, 2017
- Company
- JW Crawford
- Units affected
- 1,300
- Product
- Kid's rain ponchos
- Remedy
- Refund, Repair
- Hazard
- Strangulation
The product
This recall involves kids' waterproof hooded rain ponchos sold in clear, red and blue. The lightweight ponchos were sold in packs of 6 and 12. A white nylon drawstring is attached at the neck of the 40 inches tall by 60 inches wide ponchos. "One size fits all" and "Made in China" are printed on the front of the packaging.
What can happen
A drawstring in the poncho's hood poses a strangulation hazard to children. Drawstrings can become entangled or caught on playground slides, hand rails, school bus doors or other moving objects, posing a significant strangulation and/or entanglement hazard to children.
The fix
Consumers should immediately take the recalled ponchos away from children and remove the drawstring to eliminate the hazard or return the poncho to the firm for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- Online at Amazon.com and Wealers.com from May 2016 through July 2016 for about $12 for a 6 pack and $17 for a 12 pack.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled kid's rain ponchos?
Consumers should immediately take the recalled ponchos away from children and remove the drawstring to eliminate the hazard or return the poncho to the firm for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
A drawstring in the poncho's hood poses a strangulation hazard to children. Drawstrings can become entangled or caught on playground slides, hand rails, school bus doors or other moving objects, posing a significant strangulation and/or entanglement 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.