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Children's Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by R&D International Due to Strangulation Hazard

Recall 09-047 · November 19, 2008 · R&D

What to doConsumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the jacket to eliminate the safety hazard.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
09-047 (CPSC)
Recall date
November 19, 2008
Brand
R&D
Category
Clothing and accessories
Products
Young Colors Children's Hooded Jackets
Hazard
Strangulation Hazard
Hazard type
Suffocation and strangulation
Units
About 1,500
Made in
Peru, Indonesia
Last updated by CPSC
May 23, 2014

What was recalled

The cotton knit and woven hooded jackets have a drawstring through the hood and waist. They were sold in sizes 12 months through size 10 in a variety of solid colors and prints. "Young Colors" is sewn into the jacket tag located at the neck.

Is my product affected?

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

  • Young Colors Children's Hooded Jackets · About 1,500 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Specialty children's stores nationwide from April 2004 through September 2007 for about $45.; R&D International Inc., of Salida, Colo..

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact R&D International Inc. collect at (719) 539-3812 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site www.youngcolors.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?

Young Colors Children's Hooded Jackets (About 1,500 units). The cotton knit and woven hooded jackets have a drawstring through the hood and waist.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Strangulation Hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the jacket to eliminate the safety hazard.

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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.