Youth Jacket Recalled by PUMA; Waist Drawstrings Pose Entanglement Hazard
Recall 12160 · Apr 24, 2012 · PUMA North America, Inc.
5,000
units affected
5,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12160
- Date
- Apr 24, 2012
- Company
- PUMA North America, Inc.
- Units affected
- 5,000
- Product
- PUMA USA V-Konstruct Training Jacket with Pockets
- Product type
- Outerwear
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Strangulation
The product
This recall involves the USA V-Konstruct Training Jacket with Pockets model numbers 65110201, 65110202, 65110203, 65110204 and 65110205. The model numbers are printed on the white care label that is stitched into a side seam towards the bottom of the jacket. The model numbers appear to the right of the words "(PVC Free)" and below the words "ART.NO." The recalled jackets have a short collar, full length zipper, two pockets, a mesh panel running along the back of the shoulders and under the sleeves and an elastic cord with toggles at the waist. The PUMA logo is featured on the upper right chest and left sleeve. The jackets were sold in YS (youth small), YM (youth medium) and YL (youth large) and in color combinations red/black, green/black, blue/black, navy/gray and black/gray.
What can happen
The jacket has a drawstring at the waist that has toggles and is not stitched to the back of the jacket. The drawstring could become snagged or caught in small spaces or vehicle doors and it poses an entanglement hazard.
The fix
Consumers should stop using these recalled youth jackets immediately and return the product to the retailer to obtain a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- Clothing retail stores nationwide and online from January 2007 through January 2012 for between $12 and $55.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled puma usa v-konstruct training jacket with pockets?
Consumers should stop using these recalled youth jackets immediately and return the product to the retailer to obtain a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The jacket has a drawstring at the waist that has toggles and is not stitched to the back of the jacket. The drawstring could become snagged or caught in small spaces or vehicle doors and it poses an entanglement hazard.
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.