RMP Athletic Locker Recalls Boys' Hooded Jackets; Drawstrings Pose Strangulation Hazard
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 14-167 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- May 1, 2014
- Brand
- RMP Athletic Locker
- Category
- Clothing and accessories
- Products
- Boys' Ripzone Hooligan Hooded Jackets
- Hazard
- Suffocation and strangulation hazard
- Hazard type
- Suffocation and strangulation
- Remedy
- Refund
- Units
- 133 in the U.S. and 2,032 in Canada
- Made in
- Bangladesh
- Last updated by CPSC
- January 9, 2015
What was recalled
This recall involves the Ripzone Boys' Hooligan hoodie jacket. The jackets are 100% polyester waterproof material and have a front zip closure with Velcro adjustable cuffs. There are two zippered pockets on the front of the jacket and a drawstring around the neck of the garment. The jacket is black with a neon blue stripe diagonal across each shoulder and two neon blue stripes around the bottom of the jacket. The jackets were sold in youth sizes small/petite (s/p) and medium (m). RPZN and the size can be found on the label sewn into the seam of the neck area of the garment. The style number 78938 is located on the care label of the jacket which is on the right front, inside lower seam of the jacket.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Boys' Ripzone Hooligan Hooded Jackets · 133 in the U.S. and 2,032 in Canada units
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Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Sport Chalet stores in Arizona, California, Nevada and Utah from August 2013 to October 2013 for about $112.; RMP Athletic Locker Ltd., Ontario, Canada.
Consumer contact
RMP Athletic Locker Ltd. at (800) 668-5480 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, online at www.rpzn.com and click on the "ABOUT US" tab and open "IMPORTANT INFORMATION" or email skerr@rmpathletic.com for additional instructions.
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?
Boys' Ripzone Hooligan Hooded Jackets (133 in the U.S. and 2,032 in Canada units). This recall involves the Ripzone Boys' Hooligan hoodie jacket.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Suffocation and strangulation hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring from the garment to eliminate the hazard or return the garment to the place of purchase for 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 January 9, 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.