CPSC recall · Reported July 17, 2013
Boys’ Hooded Jackets Recalled by 5 Star Kids Apparel Due to Strangulation Hazard
The recalled jackets have drawstrings with toggles inside the bottom hem and neck area, posing a strangulation hazard to children.
5 Star Kids Apparel, LLC dba Mecca 5 Star, of New York, N.y. recalled This recall involves boy's long sleeve hooded jackets sizes 2T to XL. The word "Mecca" is….
Boys’ Hooded Jackets Recalled by 5 Star Kids Apparel Due to Strangulation Hazard was recalled by 5 Star Kids Apparel, LLC dba Mecca 5 Star, of New York, N.y. in July 17, 2013. Reason: The recalled jackets have drawstrings with toggles inside the bottom hem and neck area, posing a strangulatio…. Remedy: Consumers should remove the drawstrings immediately, cut drawstrings out of the garment i…. Verify recall #13237 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
5 Star Kids Apparel, LLC dba Mecca 5 Star, of New York, N.y. issued this CPSC recall-The recalled jackets have drawstrings with toggles inside the bottom hem and neck area, posing a strangulatio….
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- agency class
- July 17, 2013
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #13237 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
This recall involves boy's long sleeve hooded jackets sizes 2T to XL. The word "Mecca" is embroidered on the front chest of the garment and on the interior label sewn into the neck of the jacket. There are elastic drawstrings around the neck and waist. The style number can be found on a label sewn into the jacket one inch above the bottom seam on the left side. Style Number Size Color MK310702 S-XL Black, Coffee Bean, Keg Green, Khaki, Deep Sea Navy MLK310702 S-XL Black, Coffee Bean, Keg Green, Khaki, Deep Sea Navy MT310702 2T-4T Black, Coffee Bean, Keg Green, Khaki, Deep Sea Navy MK31111509 S-XL Black, Dark Brown, Gun Metal, Khaki, Navy MLK31111509 S-XL Black, Dark Brown, Gun Metal, Khaki, Navy MT31111509 2T-4T Black, Dark Brown, Gun Metal, Khaki, Navy
Reason for recall
The recalled jackets have drawstrings with toggles inside the bottom hem and neck area, posing a strangulation hazard to children.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should remove the drawstrings immediately, cut drawstrings out of the garment including toggle and continue to use jackets once both are removed. Customers can return the product to the store where purchased 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 | 13237 |
| Date reported | July 17, 2013 |
| Date initiated | July 17, 2013 |
| Recalling firm | 5 Star Kids Apparel, LLC dba Mecca 5 Star, of New York, N.y. |
| Affected scope | About 48,000 |
| 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 remove the drawstrings immediately, cut drawstrings out of the garment including toggle and continue to use jack…
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