CPSCDecember 16, 2010

Girls' Hooded Zip Jacket and Vest Sets with Drawstrings recall

Girls' Hooded Zip Jacket and Vest Sets with Drawstrings Recalled By Splendid Due to Strangulation Hazard

Why was Girls' Hooded Zip Jacket and Vest Sets with Drawstrings recalled?

The hooded zip jackets and the vest sets have drawstrings through the hoods which can pose a strangulation or entrapment hazard to children.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the hoods of the zip jackets and vest sets to eliminate the hazard or contact Splendid for instructions on how to return the items for a full refund. Contact: For additional information, contact Splendid toll-free at (855) 640-2803 anytime or visit the firm's website at www.splendid.com/safetynews.html

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
Girls' Hooded Zip Jackets and Vest Sets
Company
Splendid (a division of VF Contemporary Brands, Inc.)
Quantity
About 900
Sold at
Major department stores and children's boutiques nationwide from August 2010 through November 2010 for between $80 and $90.
Recall date
December 16, 2010
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

This recall involves girl's hooded zip jackets with style # SJ6J7831 and long sleeve t-shirt with hooded vest sets with style # SJYK7935. The zip jackets were sold in camouflage, jasmine, parfait and royal. The vest sets were sold in black, caviar, denim, electric pink, macadamia, peacock, quartz and sapphire. The style number can be found on the care label located at the inside left side seam. "Splendid" can be found on the neck label.

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