Prairie Mountain Inc. Recalls Youth Jackets Due to Strangulation Hazard
What's being recalled
Youth hooded wind/rain jackets
Units: About 6,200
The recalled Youth Rip Stop hooded wind rain jackets are lightweight jackets sold in sizes 2/4, 6/8, 10/12 and 14/16 in red, Royal (blue), and Leaf (green).
The problem, in CPSC's words
The jackets have a drawstring through the hood which poses a strangulation hazard to children.
Incidents and injuries reported to CPSC
None reported
What CPSC says to do
Refund
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring from the jacket hood to eliminate the hazard, or contact Prairie Mountain for instructions on how to receive a full refund.
How to contact the company
For additional information, contact Prairie Mountain at (800) 370-4941 between 7:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s website at www.prairiemountain.net or e-mail the firm at mikegaler@prairiemountain.net
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall notice 11097, cpsc.gov. Text in quotes is from CPSC. Photos: CPSC.