RMP Athletic Locker Recalls Boys' Hooded Jackets
RMP Athletic Locker Recalls Boys' Hooded Jackets; Drawstrings Pose Strangulation Hazard
Why was RMP Athletic Locker Recalls Boys' Hooded Jackets recalled?
The jackets have a drawstring around the neck area which poses a strangulation hazard to children. Drawstrings can become entangled or caught on playground slides, hand rails, school- bus doors or other moving objects, posing a significant strangulation and/or entanglement hazard to children.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring from the garment to eliminate the hazard or return the garment to the place of purchase for a full refund. Contact: RMP Athletic Locker Ltd. at (800) 668-5480 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, online at www.rpzn.com and click on the "ABOUT US" tab and open "IMPORTANT INFORMATION" or email [email protected] for additional instructions.
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
- Boys' Ripzone Hooligan Hooded Jackets
- Company
- RMP Athletic Locker Ltd., Ontario, Canada
- Quantity
- 133 in the U.S. and 2,032 in Canada
- Sold at
- Sport Chalet stores in Arizona, California, Nevada and Utah from August 2013 to October 2013 for about $112.
- Recall date
- May 1, 2014
- Incidents / injuries
- None reported
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves the Ripzone Boys' Hooligan hoodie jacket. The jackets are 100% polyester waterproof material and have a front zip closure with Velcro adjustable cuffs. There are two zippered pockets on the front of the jacket and a drawstring around the neck of the garment. The jacket is black with a neon blue stripe diagonal across each shoulder and two neon blue stripes around the bottom of the jacket. The jackets were sold in youth sizes small/petite (s/p) and medium (m). RPZN and the size can be found on the label sewn into the seam of the neck area of the garment. The style number 78938 is located on the care label of the jacket which is on the right front, inside lower seam of the jacket.