JW Crawford Recalls Children's Rain Ponchos Due to Strangulation Hazard
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 18-023 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- November 3, 2017
- Brand
- JW Crawford
- Category
- Other consumer products
- Products
- Kid's rain ponchos
- Hazard
- Strangulation Hazard
- Hazard type
- Suffocation and strangulation
- Remedy
- Refund, Repair
- Units
- About 1,300
- Made in
- China
- Last updated by CPSC
- November 3, 2017
What was recalled
This recall involves kids' waterproof hooded rain ponchos sold in clear, red and blue. The lightweight ponchos were sold in packs of 6 and 12. A white nylon drawstring is attached at the neck of the 40 inches tall by 60 inches wide ponchos. "One size fits all" and "Made in China" are printed on the front of the packaging.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Kid's rain ponchos · About 1,300 units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Online at Amazon.com and Wealers.com from May 2016 through July 2016 for about $12 for a 6 pack and $17 for a 12 pack.; JW Crawford Inc., of Monroe, N.Y.; Wealers Outdoor LLC, of Airmont, N.Y..
Consumer contact
JW Crawford toll-free at 844-222-2812 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday ET or email anytime at recall.jwcrawford@gmail.com or online on the product distributor’s website at www.wealers.com and click on the Recall tab located at the top of the page for more information
Recall history and context
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 399 recalls in the other consumer products category, 68 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Kid's rain ponchos (About 1,300 units). This recall involves kids' waterproof hooded rain ponchos sold in clear, red and blue.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Strangulation Hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should immediately take the recalled ponchos away from children and remove the drawstring to eliminate the hazard or return the poncho to the firm for a full refund.
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