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BRAV USA Recalls Youth Jackets with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation and Entrapment Hazards

Recall 21-114 · April 21, 2021 · BRAV

What to doConsumers should immediately take the recalled jacket away from children and remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard, or return the jacket to BRAV USA for a full refund, shipping included.

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Recall at a glance

Recall number
21-114 (CPSC)
Recall date
April 21, 2021
Brand
BRAV
Category
Clothing and accessories
Products
Swix branded Focus Down Jackets Jr.
Hazard
Strangulation and Entrapment Hazards
Hazard type
Suffocation and strangulation
Remedy
Refund, Replace
Units
About 156
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
April 21, 2021

What was recalled

This recall involves Swix branded winter jackets with a drawstring in the hood and a drawstring in the waist. They were sold under the name Focus Down Jacket Jr., item number 13162. The jackets were sold in three colors; black, navy and red. They were sold in four European format junior sizes; 128 (8-10yrs), 140 (10-12yrs), 152 (12-14yrs) and 164 (14-16yrs). The front of the jacket has light gray paneling on the upper chest, and the Swix brand logo is on the left chest. The down filled, winter jacket was designed and marketed to winter athletes for use in winter athletics, such as Nordic skiing. The item number can be found on the hang tag.

Is my product affected?

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  • Swix branded Focus Down Jackets Jr. · About 156 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: WMS Store, Gallatin Alpine Sports and other outdoor and ski apparel stores nationwide and online at www.swixonline.com to ski racing clubs and others from September 2020 through March 2021 for about $160.; BRAV USA Inc., of Haverhill, Mass..

Injuries or incidents reported

No incidents or injuries have been reported.

Consumer contact

BRAV USA at 800-343-8335 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email bravrecall.usa@brav.com or online at http://swixsport.com and click on "Recall Information" at the bottom of the page for instructions on how to remove the drawstrings from the jackets or to receive a full refund.

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?

Swix branded Focus Down Jackets Jr. (About 156 units). This recall involves Swix branded winter jackets with a drawstring in the hood and a drawstring in the waist.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Strangulation and Entrapment Hazards.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately take the recalled jacket away from children and remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard, or return the jacket to BRAV USA for a full refund, shipping included.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on April 21, 2021. 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.