Youth Jacket Recalled by PUMA; Waist Drawstrings Pose Entanglement Hazard
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 12-160 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- April 24, 2012
- Brand
- PUMA
- Category
- Clothing and accessories
- Products
- PUMA USA V-Konstruct Training Jacket with Pockets
- Hazard
- Suffocation and strangulation, Crashes and loss of control hazard
- Hazard type
- Suffocation and strangulationCrashes and loss of control
- Remedy
- Refund
- Units
- About 5,000
- Made in
- Vietnam, Malaysia, China
- Last updated by CPSC
- May 4, 2015
What was recalled
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.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- PUMA USA V-Konstruct Training Jacket with Pockets · About 5,000 units
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Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Clothing retail stores nationwide and online from January 2007 through January 2012 for between $12 and $55.; PUMA North America, Inc., of Westford, Mass..
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact PUMA North America Inc. toll-free at (855) 351-7489 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, visit the company's website at www.puma.com or e-mail the firm at productissue@puma.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?
PUMA USA V-Konstruct Training Jacket with Pockets (About 5,000 units). This recall involves the USA V-Konstruct Training Jacket with Pockets model numbers 65110201, 65110202, 65110203, 65110204 and 65110205.
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 stop using these recalled youth jackets immediately and return the product to the retailer to obtain a full refund.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on May 4, 2015. 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.