CPSC recall · Reported July 16, 2009
Children's Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by EMH Associates Due to Entrapment Hazard
The jackets have a drawstring around the waist which can pose an entrapment hazard to children.
Emh Associates Inc., of New York, N.y. recalled The recalled children's jackets were sold in sizes 7/8 through 16 and have RN number 1150….
Children's Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by EMH Associates Due to Entrapment H… was recalled by Emh Associates Inc., of New York, N.y. in July 16, 2009. Reason: The jackets have a drawstring around the waist which can pose an entrapment hazard to children.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the…. Verify recall #09278 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Emh Associates Inc., of New York, N.y. issued this CPSC recall-The jackets have a drawstring around the waist which can pose an entrapment hazard to children..
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- agency class
- July 16, 2009
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #09278 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.
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Product description
The recalled children's jackets were sold in sizes 7/8 through 16 and have RN number 115036 and style numbers WD36687 or WD36689, which is located on the care label of all garments. The jackets come in turquoise and brown plaid, pink, and orange and brown plaid.
Reason for recall
The jackets have a drawstring around the waist which can pose an entrapment hazard to children.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard, or return the garment to either the place of purchase or to EMH Associates Inc. for a full refund.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 09278 |
| Date reported | July 16, 2009 |
| Date initiated | July 16, 2009 |
| Recalling firm | Emh Associates Inc., of New York, N.y. |
| Affected scope | About 4,400 |
| 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 drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard, or return the garment to either…
- Check the recall number (09278) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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