Children's Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by 5 Star Apparel Due to Strangulation Hazard
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 10-193 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- April 8, 2010
- Brand
- 5 Star Apparel
- Category
- Clothing and accessories
- Products
- Mecca Children's Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings
- Hazard
- Strangulation Hazard
- Hazard type
- Suffocation and strangulation
- Units
- About 11,500
- Made in
- China
- Last updated by CPSC
- May 23, 2014
What was recalled
This recall involves girls' and boys' hooded jackets with drawstrings. Girl's Pink Short-Sleeve Lightweight Jacket Style No. Sizes MIG108105 12M, 18M, 24M MLG108105 4 - 6X MTG108105 2T - 4T "Mecca" is printed on the inside of jacket below the neck. Boy's Black or Brown Heavy Jacket Style No. Sizes MLK908602 4 - 7 MT908602 2T - 4T "Mecca" is printed on the outside back of the jacket.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Mecca Children's Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings · About 11,500 units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Burlington Coat Factory, Marshalls and other retail stores nationwide from April 2008 through December 2009 for between $40 and $100; 5 Star Apparel LLC, of New York, N.Y..
Consumer contact
For additional information, call 5 Star collect at (646) 273-1225 or (646) 273-1228 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
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?
Mecca Children's Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings (About 11,500 units). This recall involves girls' and boys' hooded jackets with drawstrings.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Strangulation Hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should remove the drawstring immediately, cut the drawstring out of garment or return the jacket to the store where purchased for a full refund.
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