CPSCJuly 16, 2009

Children's Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by

Children's Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by EMH Associates Due to Entrapment Hazard

Why was Children's Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by recalled?

The jackets have a drawstring around the waist which can pose an entrapment 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 garment to either the place of purchase or to EMH Associates Inc. for a full refund. Contact: For additional information contact EMH Associates collect at (212) 575-4311 between 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.meijer.com

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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
Hooded Jackets
Company
EMH Associates Inc., of New York, N.Y.
Quantity
About 4,400
Sold at
Meijers Stores nationwide in July 2008 for about $15.
Recall date
July 16, 2009
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The recalled children's jackets were sold in sizes 7/8 through 16 and have RN number 115036 and style numbers WD36687 or WD36689, which is located on the care label of all garments. The jackets come in turquoise and brown plaid, pink, and orange and brown plaid.

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