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Academy Sports + Outdoors Recalls Girls BCG Hooded Windsuits Due to Strangulation Hazard

Reported: December 5, 2013 Initiated: December 5, 2013 #14043

Product Description

This recall involves Girls BCG Hooded Windsuits in sizes XS, S, M and L. The windsuits are made of water-resistant fabric and include a jacket and pants. The jacket has a front zip closure and elastic cuffs. The windsuits come in pink with black on the jacket at the top shoulder and a black side strip on the pants, gray with blue on the jacket at the top shoulder and a blue side strip on the pants, and purple with lighter purple on the jacket at the top shoulder and a pink strip on the pants. The style number is SGBCGA9001 and the following SKUs: Size SKU XS 0024229635, 0024229486, 0024229569 S 0024229643, 0024229494, 0024229577 M 0024229650, 0024229502, 0024229585 L 0024229668, 0024229510, 0024229593 You can find the SKU and style number on a label sewn inside the jacket on the left side.

Reason for Recall

The hooded windsuits have drawstrings in the hood around the neck area that pose a strangulation hazard to young children.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring from the windsuits to eliminate the hazard, or return the garment to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
This recall involves Girls BCG Hooded Windsuits in sizes XS, S, M and L. The windsuits are made of water-resistant fabric and include a jacket and pants. The jacket has a front zip closure and elastic cuffs. The windsuits come in pink with black on the jacket at the top shoulder and a black side strip on the pants, gray with blue on the jacket at the top shoulder and a blue side strip on the pants, and purple with lighter purple on the jacket at the top shoulder and a pink strip on the pants. The style number is SGBCGA9001 and the following SKUs: Size SKU XS 0024229635, 0024229486, 0024229569 S 0024229643, 0024229494, 0024229577 M 0024229650, 0024229502, 0024229585 L 0024229668, 0024229510, 0024229593 You can find the SKU and style number on a label sewn inside the jacket on the left side.. Units affected: About 6,600.
Why was this product recalled?
The hooded windsuits have drawstrings in the hood around the neck area that pose a strangulation hazard to young children.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring from the windsuits to eliminate the hazard, or return the garment to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on December 5, 2013. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 14043.