CPSCJanuary 13, 2011

Prairie Mountain Inc. Youth Jackets recall: Strangulation Hazard

Prairie Mountain Inc. Recalls Youth Jackets Due to Strangulation Hazard

Why was Prairie Mountain Inc. Youth Jackets recalled?

The jackets 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 jacket hood to eliminate the hazard, or contact Prairie Mountain for instructions on how to receive a full refund. Contact: For additional information, contact Prairie Mountain at (800) 370-4941 between 7:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s website at www.prairiemountain.net 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
Youth hooded wind/rain jackets
Company
Prairie Mountain Inc., of Lockwood, Missouri
Quantity
About 6,200
Sold at
Vacation gift shops nationwide from February 2010 through July 2010 for about $20.
Recall date
January 13, 2011
Incidents / injuries
None reported
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The recalled Youth Rip Stop hooded wind rain jackets are lightweight jackets sold in sizes 2/4, 6/8, 10/12 and 14/16 in red, Royal (blue), and Leaf (green).

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