Pumpkin Patch Recalls Hooded Girls' Raincoats with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard

The raincoats have a drawstring through the hood, which poses a strangulation hazard to children.

Recall #: 09208
Affected scope: About 800

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Pumpkin Patch LLC, of San Mateo, Calif. recalled This recall involves the Pumpkin Patch hooded raincoat with drawstrings in girl's sizes 2….

Pumpkin Patch Recalls Hooded Girls' Raincoats with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard was recalled by Pumpkin Patch LLC, of San Mateo, Calif. in April 30, 2009. Reason: The raincoats have a drawstring through the hood, which poses a strangulation hazard to children.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring from the raincoats to eliminate the ha…. Verify recall #09208 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Pumpkin Patch LLC, of San Mateo, Calif. issued this CPSC recall-The raincoats have a drawstring through the hood, which poses a strangulation hazard to children..

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agency class: April 30, 2009
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #09208 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

This recall involves the Pumpkin Patch hooded raincoat with drawstrings in girl's sizes 2 through 10. The raincoat is a trench coat style and is red with pink polka-dots.

Reason for recall

The raincoats have a drawstring through the hood, which poses a strangulation hazard to children.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring from the raincoats to eliminate the hazard, or contact Pumpkin Patch for a full refund.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	09208
Date reported	April 30, 2009
Date initiated	April 30, 2009
Recalling firm	Pumpkin Patch LLC, of San Mateo, Calif.
Affected scope	About 800
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring from the raincoats to eliminate the hazard, or contact Pumpkin Patch for a ful…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

This recall involves the Pumpkin Patch hooded raincoat with drawstrings in girl's sizes 2 through 10. The raincoat is a trench coat style and is red with pink polka-dots.. Recalled by Pumpkin Patch LLC, of San Mateo, Calif.. Units affected: About 800.

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The raincoats have a drawstring through the hood, which poses a strangulation hazard to children.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring from the raincoats to eliminate the hazard, or contact Pumpkin Patch for a full refund.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on April 30, 2009. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 09208.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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