CPSCNovember 30, 2006

Dollar Days International Recalls Children's Parka

Dollar Days International Recalls Children's Parka Jackets with Drawstrings for Strangulation Hazard

Why was Dollar Days International Recalls Children's Parka recalled?

The garments have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard. Consumers should contact Dollar Days Customer Service for a refund or store credit. Contact: For additional information, contact Dollar Days International toll-free at (877) 837-9569 between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the company's Web site at www.dollardays.com

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
Children's parka jackets, with drawstrings
Company
Silla America Inc., Los Angeles, Calif.
Quantity
180
Sold at
Dollar Days International stores and online at www.dollardays.com from December 2005 through November 2006 for between $7.50 and $10.
Recall date
November 30, 2006
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The jackets come in seven color combinations: black with a gray stripe along the sleeves, light blue with a black stripe along the sleeves, gray with a black stripe along the sleeves, navy blue with a gray stripe along the sleeves, yellow with a gray stripe along the sleeves and navy blue with a white stripe across the chest, and black with a white stripe across the chest. The jacket's zipper goes all the way up to create a mock turtleneck. The removable hood attaches with a zipper and has a drawstring. There is elastic at the sleeves, side pockets, and a drawstring at the waist.

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