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

Reported: May 27, 2010 Initiated: May 27, 2010 #10246

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

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
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. Recalled by S. Rothschild & Company Inc., of New York, N.Y.. Units affected: About 13,500.
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. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 10246.