CPSC recall · Reported May 8, 2012
M.M.M. Boys' Jogging Suits Recalled by Hot Chocolate; Waist Drawstrings Pose Entanglement Hazard; Sold Exclusively at dd's Discounts
The jacket of this jogging suit has a drawstring at the waist that could become snagged or caught in small spaces or vehicle doors and it poses an entanglement hazard.
Hot Chocolate Inc., of Los Angeles, Calif. recalled This recall involves M.M.M. 100% polyester boys' two-color jogging suits. "M.M.M." appear….
M.M.M. Boys' Jogging Suits Recalled by Hot Chocolate; Waist Drawstrings Pose Entanglement… was recalled by Hot Chocolate Inc., of Los Angeles, Calif. in May 8, 2012. Reason: The jacket of this jogging suit has a drawstring at the waist that could become snagged or caught in small sp…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled jacket from their child and remove the wai…. Verify recall #12170 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Hot Chocolate Inc., of Los Angeles, Calif. issued this CPSC recall-The jacket of this jogging suit has a drawstring at the waist that could become snagged or caught in small sp….
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- agency class
- May 8, 2012
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #12170 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, 3 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.
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Product description
This recall involves M.M.M. 100% polyester boys' two-color jogging suits. "M.M.M." appears on the label stitched into the back of the neck. The pants are a solid color matching the jacket, which has a second color on the top of both sleeves and top portion of the jacket. The sets' color combinations include blue and white, gray and blue, and gray and red. The jackets were sold in sizes 4-16.
Reason for recall
The jacket of this jogging suit has a drawstring at the waist that could become snagged or caught in small spaces or vehicle doors and it poses an entanglement hazard.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately take the recalled jacket from their child and remove the waist drawstrings or return the product to a dd's Discounts store 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 | 12170 |
| Date reported | May 8, 2012 |
| Date initiated | May 8, 2012 |
| Recalling firm | Hot Chocolate Inc., of Los Angeles, Calif. |
| Affected scope | About 1,700 |
| 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 take the recalled jacket from their child and remove the waist drawstrings or return the product to …
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- 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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