S. Rothschild & Co. Recalls Girls' Coats with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard

Drawstrings on the detachable cape can pose a strangulation hazard to young children.

Recall #: 10246
Affected scope: About 13,500

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

S. Rothschild & Company Inc., of New York, N.y. recalled This recall involves S. Rothschild girls' wool coats with a detachable cape. The coats we….

S. Rothschild & Co. Recalls Girls' Coats with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard was recalled by S. Rothschild & Company Inc., of New York, N.y. in May 27, 2010. Reason: Drawstrings on the detachable cape can pose a strangulation hazard to young children.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the cape or remove the detachabl…. Verify recall #10246 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

S. Rothschild & Company Inc., of New York, N.y. issued this CPSC recall-Drawstrings on the detachable cape can pose a strangulation hazard to young children..

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agency class: May 27, 2010
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #10246 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, 5 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 S. Rothschild girls' wool coats with a detachable cape. The coats were sold in pink, red, blue and vanilla with a faux fur cape and in charcoal and vanilla with a faux fur trimmed cape. Two faux pompoms are attached to the end of drawstrings that hang from the cape. The sewn-in neck tag reads, "ROTHSCHILD SINCE 1881." Style Numbers Sizes 36321, 37321, W37321, 38321M Infant to 4T 56321. 56321F, 56321Y, 57321, 57321F, W57321, 58321M 4 to 6X 76321, 77321, 78321M 7 to 16

Reason for recall

Drawstrings on the detachable cape can pose a strangulation hazard to young children.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the cape or remove the detachable cape to eliminate the hazard. Consumers can also return the cape to S. Rothschild for a free repair.

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	10246
Date reported	May 27, 2010
Date initiated	May 27, 2010
Recalling firm	S. Rothschild & Company Inc., of New York, N.y.
Affected scope	About 13,500
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 cape or remove the detachable cape to eliminate the hazard. Consumer…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

Drawstrings on the detachable cape can pose a strangulation hazard to young children.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the cape or remove the detachable cape to eliminate the hazard. Consumers can also return the cape to S. Rothschild for a free repair.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on May 27, 2010. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 10246.

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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