AFTCO Youth Solitude Jackets with Drawstrings recall: Strangulation Hazard
AFTCO Recalls Youth Solitude Jackets with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard
Why was AFTCO Youth Solitude Jackets with Drawstrings recalled?
The drawstring in the hood of the recalled jackets can get caught on objects and cause death or serious injury to children due to the strangulation hazard. The jackets are in violation of the federal regulations for children's upper outerwear and present a substantial product hazard.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately take the recalled jackets away from children and remove the drawstrings to eliminate the strangulation hazard. Consumers can either return the jacket to AFTCO for a full refund or upload a photo of the jacket without the drawstring and receive a $25 gift card. Consumers should go to www.aftco.com/recall to participate in the recall. AFTCO is contacting all known purchasers. Contact: AFTCO toll-free 877-489-4278 from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, via email at [email protected], or online at www.aftco.com/recall or www.aftco.com and click on "Recall" for more information.
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 Solitude Jackets
- Company
- AFTCO Mfg. Co., of Santa Ana, California
- Quantity
- About 820
- Sold at
- Online at www.aftco.com, and at fishing, camping, and outdoor equipment stores nationwide from November 2018 through August 2024 for between $80 and $100.
- Recall date
- February 13, 2025
- Incidents / injuries
- None reported
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves the black Youth Solitude Rain Jacket sold in youth sizes XS through L. They are made with waterproof nylon, have a retractable drawstring in the hood and have the AFTCO logo on the front. The internal label has the company's logo above the size, care instructions, fiber content and country of origin information. The model number is BJ05. The jackets are black and were sold in the following size ranges: XS (5-6), S (6-7), M (8-10) and L (10-12).