Runway Global Recalls Sugarfly Girls’ Coats; Waist Drawstring Poses Entanglement Hazard
Recall 14157 · Apr 24, 2014 · Runway Global
1,700
units affected
1,700
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 14157
- Date
- Apr 24, 2014
- Company
- Runway Global
- Units affected
- 1,700
- Product
- Girls' Sugarfly Peacoats with a waist drawstring
- Product type
- Outerwear
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Strangulation
The product
This recall involves girl's "Sugarfly" brand peacoat. The double breasted wool and polyester garment comes with a waist drawstring sewn into the outside seam of the garment. The coats come in three different colors; solid black, charcoal plaid and purple plaid. The coats were sold in girls' sizes S (7-8), M (10-12), L (14), and XL (16). Style number KEM236 is located on the label found inside on the side seam of the garment. "Sugarfly" is printed on a label sewn into the neck of the coat.
What can happen
The coats have a drawstring tie sewn into the side seam at the waist that could become snagged or caught in small spaces or vehicle doors, posing significant entanglement hazard to children.
The fix
Consumers should immediately detach the tie from the side seams of the coat to eliminate the hazard, or return the coat to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Nordstrom Rack nationwide from October 2010 through November 2010 and on-line at www.Zulily.com from September 2013 through November 2013 for about $40.
Related pages
Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled girls' sugarfly peacoats with a waist drawstring?
Consumers should immediately detach the tie from the side seams of the coat to eliminate the hazard, or return the coat to the place of purchase for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The coats have a drawstring tie sewn into the side seam at the waist that could become snagged or caught in small spaces or vehicle doors, posing significant 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.