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Boys’ Hooded Jackets Recalled by 5 Star Kids Apparel Due to Strangulation Hazard

Recall 13-237 · July 17, 2013 · 5 Star Kids Apparel

What to doConsumers should remove the drawstrings immediately, cut drawstrings out of the garment including toggle and continue to use jackets once both are removed. Customers can return the product to the store where purchased for a full refund.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
13-237 (CPSC)
Recall date
July 17, 2013
Brand
5 Star Kids Apparel
Category
Clothing and accessories
Products
Boy's long sleeve hooded jackets
Hazard
Strangulation Hazard
Hazard type
Suffocation and strangulation
Remedy
Refund, Repair
Units
About 48,000
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
April 28, 2016

What was recalled

This recall involves boy's long sleeve hooded jackets sizes 2T to XL. The word "Mecca" is embroidered on the front chest of the garment and on the interior label sewn into the neck of the jacket. There are elastic drawstrings around the neck and waist. The style number can be found on a label sewn into the jacket one inch above the bottom seam on the left side. Style Number Size Color MK310702 S-XL Black, Coffee Bean, Keg Green, Khaki, Deep Sea Navy MLK310702 S-XL Black, Coffee Bean, Keg Green, Khaki, Deep Sea Navy MT310702 2T-4T Black, Coffee Bean, Keg Green, Khaki, Deep Sea Navy MK31111509 S-XL Black, Dark Brown, Gun Metal, Khaki, Navy MLK31111509 S-XL Black, Dark Brown, Gun Metal, Khaki, Navy MT31111509 2T-4T Black, Dark Brown, Gun Metal, Khaki, Navy

Is my product affected?

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  • Boy's long sleeve hooded jackets · About 48,000 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: A&E stores, All Kids Inc 27, Bergen Kids LLC, Children's Town, Cititrends Inc., Concord Stores, Fordham Kids, Hudson Operating Corp, Kiddie Outlet, Modecraft/Burlington, Myrtle Kids, Pitkin Kids, Suitmart and Youngland from August 2010 through March 2011 for about $30.; 5 Star Kids Apparel, LLC dba Mecca 5 Star, of New York, N.Y..

Consumer contact

Mecca 5 Star, toll-free at (880) 229-6833 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or e-mail dsinger@5-starapparel.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?

Boy's long sleeve hooded jackets (About 48,000 units). This recall involves boy's long sleeve hooded jackets sizes 2T to XL.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Strangulation Hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should remove the drawstrings immediately, cut drawstrings out of the garment including toggle and continue to use jackets once both are removed. Customers can return the product to the store where purchased for a full refund.

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