CPSCMay 8, 2012

Girls' Hooded Winter Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled

Girls' Hooded Winter Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by LA Fashion Hub Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at dd's Discounts

Why was Girls' Hooded Winter Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled 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 to eliminate the hazard, or return the jacket to a dd's Discounts store for a full refund. Contact: For additional information, please contact LA Fashion Hub at (800) 919-1001 between 9 a.m. through 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or email 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
Girls' Winter Jackets with drawstrings
Company
LA Fashion Hub, of Los Angeles, Calif.
Quantity
About 2,300
Sold at
dd's Discounts stores nationwide from January 2011 through January 2012 for about $10.
Recall date
May 8, 2012
Incidents / injuries
None reported
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The recalled girls' winter jackets have drawstrings through the hoods. They were sold in girls' sizes 4T, 5, 6 and 6X and in the following colors: pink, turquoise, red and yellow. The jackets are polyester with polyester fill, have a front zipper, snap or Velcro closures, and different designs stamped on the collar, down the front and on the pockets, and a flower or heart design is embroidered on the front of the jackets.

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