CPSCMay 15, 2008

Maran Inc. Children's Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings recall: Strangulation Hazard

Maran Inc. Children's Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at TJ Maxx

Why was Maran Inc. Children's Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings recalled?

The garments have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose 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, or return the garments to the place where purchased or to Maran Inc. to receive a refund. Contact: For additional information, contact Maran Inc. toll-free at (866) 431-5698 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.Sqz.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
Squeeze Kids Girl's Corduroy Jackets
Company
Maran Inc., of North Bergen, N.J.
Quantity
About 6,000
Sold at
TJ Maxx retail stores nationwide during January 2007 for about $13.
Recall date
May 15, 2008
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The recalled garments are brown corduroy jackets with a pink hood and pink sequins on the front pockets. "Squeeze Kids" and style number 4JZ642FK are printed on the care label sewn into the back collar area of the garment. The sweatshirts were sold in girls' sizes small (7/8), medium (10), large (12/14) and x-large (16).

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