S. Rothschild & Co. Recalls Girls' Coats with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard
Recall 10246 · May 27, 2010 · S. Rothschild & Co.
13,500
units affected
13,500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 10246
- Date
- May 27, 2010
- Company
- S. Rothschild & Co.
- Units affected
- 13,500
- Product
- Girls' coats
- Product type
- Clothing (Children)
- Hazard
- Strangulation
The product
This recall involves S. Rothschild girls' wool coats with a detachable cape. The coats were sold in pink, red, blue and vanilla with a faux fur cape and in charcoal and vanilla with a faux fur trimmed cape. Two faux pompoms are attached to the end of drawstrings that hang from the cape. The sewn-in neck tag reads, "ROTHSCHILD SINCE 1881." Style Numbers Sizes 36321, 37321, W37321, 38321M Infant to 4T 56321. 56321F, 56321Y, 57321, 57321F, W57321, 58321M 4 to 6X 76321, 77321, 78321M 7 to 16
What can happen
Drawstrings on the detachable cape can pose a strangulation hazard to young children.
The fix
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the cape or remove the detachable cape to eliminate the hazard. Consumers can also return the cape to S. Rothschild for a free repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Burlington Coat Factory, Famous Barr, Filene's Basement, Parisian and other retail stores nationwide from September 2006 through September 2009 for between $70 and $100.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled girls' coats?
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the cape or remove the detachable cape to eliminate the hazard. Consumers can also return the cape to S. Rothschild for a free repair.
What is the hazard?
Drawstrings on the detachable cape can pose a strangulation hazard to young 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.