Umbro Boys' Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled; Waist Drawstrings Pose Entrapment Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Ross Stores
Recall 12130 · Mar 8, 2012 · Hong Kong Genexy Group Co. Ltd.
240
units affected
240
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12130
- Date
- Mar 8, 2012
- Company
- Hong Kong Genexy Group Co. Ltd.
- Units affected
- 240
- Product
- Umbro Boys' outerwear jackets
- Product type
- Outerwear
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Entrapment
The product
This recall involves boys' nylon jackets sold in sizes medium to extra large that can fit children through size 14. "Umbro" is printed on the front upper right side of the jackets. The bottom of the jacket has a drawstring with toggles. The jackets were sold in five color combinations: black, black/royal, black/Tabasco, black/cedar, and navy.
What can happen
The boys' jacket has a retractable elastic drawstring at the waist with a toggle that could become snagged or caught in small spaces or doorways, which poses an entrapment hazard to children.
The fix
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring and return the jacket to Umbro for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- Ross Stores nationwide from April 2011 through January 2012 for about $8.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled umbro boys' outerwear jackets?
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring and return the jacket to Umbro for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The boys' jacket has a retractable elastic drawstring at the waist with a toggle that could become snagged or caught in small spaces or doorways, which poses an entrapment 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.