Girls' Jackets Recalled by Louise Paris; Waist Drawstrings Pose Entanglement Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Ross Stores
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 12-157 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- April 24, 2012
- Brand
- Louise Paris
- Category
- Clothing and accessories
- Products
- Me Jane and "B-Hip Kids by Me Jane" girls' jackets with faux fur trim
- Hazard
- Suffocation and strangulation, Crashes and loss of control hazard
- Hazard type
- Suffocation and strangulationCrashes and loss of control
- Remedy
- Refund
- Units
- About 13,000
- Made in
- China
- Last updated by CPSC
- April 18, 2016
What was recalled
This recall involves two girls' polyfill jackets with faux-fur trim around the hoods and drawstrings at the waist. They were sold under the labels "Me Jane Kids" or "B-Hip Kids by Me Jane", and the labels bearing these names are found at the back neck of the garments. The jackets were sold in youth sizes 4- 6X and 7-16. These jackets were also labeled by sizes S, M, L. One style labeled "Me Jane Kids" is fleece with front drawstrings with toggles at the ends and sold in the following colors: green, charcoal grey and black. Other "Me Jane Kids" or "B-Hip Kids by Me Jane" brand labeled bubble jackets have drawstrings on the back, no toggles and were sold in the following colors: purple, black, pink, coffee, and cream.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Me Jane and "B-Hip Kids by Me Jane" girls' jackets with faux fur trim · About 13,000 units
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Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Ross Stores, Inc. nationwide from November 2011 through January 2012 for about $20.; Louise Paris Ltd., of New York, N.Y..
Consumer contact
For additional information, please contact Louise Paris at (877) 537-7517 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or at complaints@louiseparis.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?
Me Jane and "B-Hip Kids by Me Jane" girls' jackets with faux fur trim (About 13,000 units). This recall involves two girls' polyfill jackets with faux-fur trim around the hoods and drawstrings at the waist.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Suffocation and strangulation, Crashes and loss of control hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the jackets to eliminate the hazard and contact Louise Paris for instructions on how to receive a full refund.
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