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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2010-05-07

Girls' Vests with Drawstrings Recalled by MIM-PI USA Due to Strangulation Hazard

Is my product affected?

Girls' hooded sleeveless vests

  • Brand MIM-PI USA LLC, of Orlando, Fla.

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

What happened

MIM-PI USA is recalling girls' hooded sleeveless vests in sizes 2 through 10 due to a strangulation hazard. The recalled vests come in two styles: blue with pink flowers or black with white polka dots. Both styles feature fake fur trim around the hood, black sweater-like knit trim at the armholes and waist, an interior zipper covered by an exterior flap closure, and a sewn-in neck tag reading "mim-pi." The hazard is posed by a drawstring running through the hood.

According to the recall notice, consumers who own these vests should immediately remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard. Alternatively, consumers can return the vests to the place of purchase for store credit.

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

Hazard

The garments have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.

What should I do?

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the recalled garments to eliminate the hazard. Consumers can also return the vests to the place of purchase for a store credit.

Details from the source

This recall involves girls' hooded sleeveless vests with drawstrings sold in sizes 2 through 10. The vests were sold in two colors: blue with pink flowers and black with white polka dots. Both styles have a fake fur trim around the hood and a black sweater-like knit trim at the armholes and waist. The vests have an interior zipper covered by an exterior flap closure and a sewn-in neck tag that reads "mim-pi."

Source

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

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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