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Wearever Girl’s Hooded Jacket Sets Recalled by David’s Place Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Burlington Coat Factory

Reported: December 4, 2013 Initiated: December 4, 2013 #14040

Product Description

This recall includes Wearever Girl brand girl's long sleeve zip-up 100% cotton hooded jackets sold as a set with brown pants. The brown hooded jackets have thin aqua, light pink and light green horizontal stripes and sold in girl's sizes 7 to 16. There is a brown, flat drawstring around the neck of the jackets. "Wearever Girl" is printed on a label on the back inside neck of the jackets and on the pants.

Reason for Recall

The jackets sold with the set have drawstrings through the hood which pose a strangulation hazard to young children.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately take the jackets away from children and remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard. Consumers can also contact David's Place to obtain a return address label and instructions for returning the garment for a full refund.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
This recall includes Wearever Girl brand girl's long sleeve zip-up 100% cotton hooded jackets sold as a set with brown pants. The brown hooded jackets have thin aqua, light pink and light green horizontal stripes and sold in girl's sizes 7 to 16. There is a brown, flat drawstring around the neck of the jackets. "Wearever Girl" is printed on a label on the back inside neck of the jackets and on the pants.. Recalled by David's Place Off Price Clothing Co. Inc., a division of YMI Jeans, of Los Angeles, Calif.. Units affected: About 60.
Why was this product recalled?
The jackets sold with the set have drawstrings through the hood which pose a strangulation hazard to young children.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately take the jackets away from children and remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard. Consumers can also contact David's Place to obtain a return address label and instructions for returning the garment for a full refund.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on December 4, 2013. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 14040.