Boy Scouts of America Cub Scout Wind Tech Jackets recall: Strangulation Hazard
Boy Scouts of America Recalls Cub Scout Wind Tech Jackets Due to Strangulation Hazard
Why was Boy Scouts of America Cub Scout Wind Tech Jackets recalled?
The jackets have retractable cords with toggles at the hood/neck area and at the waist, which can pose a strangulation or entrapment hazard to children.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately remove the cords from these jackets to eliminate the hazard, or return the jacket to Boy Scouts of America for a full refund. Contact: For additional information, contact the Boy Scouts of America toll-free at (855) 873-2408 anytime or visit the firm's website at www.scoutstuff.org
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
- Cub Scout Wind Tech jackets
- Company
- Boy Scouts of America, Charlotte, N.C.
- Quantity
- About 5,400
- Sold at
- Boy Scouts of America retail outlets nationwide and online at www.scoutstuff.org from November 2009 through July 2011 for approximately $32.
- Recall date
- November 3, 2011
- Incidents / injuries
- None reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall includes the blue Cub Scout Wind Tech jacket sold in youth sizes. The jackets are nylon with a polyester lining, long-sleeve, with a full zipper front and a Cub Scout wolf head emblem embroidered on the upper left chest. SKU numbers 73291, 73292, and 73293 are printed on the hangtag that is attached to the jacket at retail.