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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2013-07-17

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

Is my product affected?

Boy's long sleeve hooded jackets

  • Brand 5 Star Kids Apparel, LLC dba Mecca 5 Star, of New York, N.Y.

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

5 Star Kids Apparel has recalled boys' long sleeve hooded jackets in sizes 2T to XL due to drawstrings with toggles located in the bottom hem and neck area that pose a strangulation hazard to children. The affected jackets have the word "Mecca" embroidered on the front chest and interior neck label. The recalled style numbers are MK310702, MLK310702, MT310702, MK31111509, MLK31111509, and MT31111509, available in various colors including black, khaki, navy, coffee bean, keg green, deep sea navy, dark brown, and gun metal.

According to the recall notice, consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings by cutting them out of the garment along with the toggles. The jackets can continue to be used after both drawstrings are removed. Alternatively, customers can return the product to the store where it was purchased for a full refund.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

The recalled jackets have drawstrings with toggles inside the bottom hem and neck area, posing a strangulation hazard to children.

What should I do?

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.

Details from the source

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

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

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