Prairie Mountain Inc. Recalls Youth Jackets Due to Strangulation Hazard
Recall 11097 · Jan 13, 2011 · Prairie Mountain Inc.
6,200
units affected
6,200
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 11097
- Date
- Jan 13, 2011
- Company
- Prairie Mountain Inc.
- Units affected
- 6,200
- Product
- Youth hooded wind/rain jackets
- Product type
- Outerwear
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Strangulation
The product
The recalled Youth Rip Stop hooded wind rain jackets are lightweight jackets sold in sizes 2/4, 6/8, 10/12 and 14/16 in red, Royal (blue), and Leaf (green).
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 from the jacket hood to eliminate the hazard, or contact Prairie Mountain for instructions on how to receive a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- Vacation gift shops nationwide from February 2010 through July 2010 for about $20.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled youth hooded wind/rain jackets?
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring from the jacket hood to eliminate the hazard, or contact Prairie Mountain for instructions on how to receive 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.