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Maran Inc. Children's Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at TJ Maxx

Recall 08-266 · May 15, 2008 · Maran Inc. Children's Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings

What to doConsumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard, or return the garments to the place where purchased or to Maran Inc. to receive a refund.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
08-266 (CPSC)
Recall date
May 15, 2008
Brand
Maran Inc. Children's Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings
Category
Clothing and accessories
Products
Squeeze Kids Girl's Corduroy Jackets
Hazard
Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at TJ Maxx
Hazard type
Suffocation and strangulation
Units
About 6,000
Made in
United States
Last updated by CPSC
May 23, 2014

What was recalled

The recalled garments are brown corduroy jackets with a pink hood and pink sequins on the front pockets. "Squeeze Kids" and style number 4JZ642FK are printed on the care label sewn into the back collar area of the garment. The sweatshirts were sold in girls' sizes small (7/8), medium (10), large (12/14) and x-large (16).

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Squeeze Kids Girl's Corduroy Jackets · About 6,000 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: TJ Maxx retail stores nationwide during January 2007 for about $13.; Maran Inc., of North Bergen, N.J..

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact Maran Inc. toll-free at (866) 431-5698 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.Sqz.com

Recall history and context

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 136 recalls in the clothing and accessories category, 19 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Squeeze Kids Girl's Corduroy Jackets (About 6,000 units). The recalled garments are brown corduroy jackets with a pink hood and pink sequins on the front pockets.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at TJ Maxx.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard, or return the garments to the place where purchased or to Maran Inc. to receive a refund.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on May 23, 2014. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.