CPSCApril 30, 2009

Pumpkin Patch Hooded Girls' Raincoats with Drawstrings recall: Strangulation Hazard

Pumpkin Patch Recalls Hooded Girls' Raincoats with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard

Why was Pumpkin Patch Hooded Girls' Raincoats with Drawstrings recalled?

The raincoats have a drawstring through the hood, which poses a strangulation hazard to children.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring from the raincoats to eliminate the hazard, or contact Pumpkin Patch for a full refund. Contact: For additional information, contact Pumpkin Patch at 1-866-898-0344, or visit Pumpkin Patch's Web site at www.pumpkinpatchusa.com, or e-mail the firm at [email protected]

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
Pumpkin Patch Hooded Girls' Raincoats
Company
Pumpkin Patch LLC, of San Mateo, Calif.
Quantity
About 800
Sold at
Pumpkin Patch stores nationwide and on-line at www.pumpkinpatchusa.com from July 2008 through February 2009 for about $50.
Recall date
April 30, 2009
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

This recall involves the Pumpkin Patch hooded raincoat with drawstrings in girl's sizes 2 through 10. The raincoat is a trench coat style and is red with pink polka-dots.

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