Maran Inc. Children's Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at TJ Maxx
Recall 08266 · May 15, 2008 · Maran Inc.
6,000
units affected
6,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08266
- Date
- May 15, 2008
- Company
- Maran Inc.
- Units affected
- 6,000
- Product
- Squeeze Kids Girl's Corduroy Jackets
- Product type
- Clothing (Children)
- Hazard
- Strangulation
The product
The recalled garments are brown corduroy jackets with a pink hood and pink sequins on the front pockets. "Squeeze Kids" and style number 4JZ642FK are printed on the care label sewn into the back collar area of the garment. The sweatshirts were sold in girls' sizes small (7/8), medium (10), large (12/14) and x-large (16).
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 sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard, or return the garments to the place where purchased or to Maran Inc. to receive a refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- TJ Maxx retail stores nationwide during January 2007 for about $13.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled squeeze kids girl's corduroy jackets?
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard, or return the garments to the place where purchased or to Maran Inc. to receive a refund.
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.