Safety regulator, Hurley International Announce Recall of Boy's Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings
Recall 06065 · Jan 12, 2006 · Hurley International
330
units affected
330
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 06065
- Date
- Jan 12, 2006
- Company
- Hurley International
- Units affected
- 330
- Product
- Boy's Windbreaker Jacket with Drawstring
- Product type
- Clothing (Children)
- Hazard
- Strangulation
The product
The recalled jackets are black or gray and were sold in youth sizes up to size 20. "HurleyCo" is stitched on the upper left outside of the jacket. The style number BJ06GS is printed on a label sewn inside the left side seam of the jacket.
What can happen
The jackets have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children.
The fix
Consumers should remove the drawstring to eliminate the hazard.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- No incidents or injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Various department and specialty stores nationwide from July through early December, 2005 for about between $50 and $60.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled boy's windbreaker jacket with drawstring?
Consumers should remove the drawstring to eliminate the hazard.
What is the hazard?
The jackets have a drawstring through the hood, posing 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.