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CPSC recall · Reported April 29, 2014

FXR Factory Racing Recalls Children's Outerwear Due to Strangulation Hazard

Drawstrings can become entangled or caught on playground slides, hand rails, school bus doors or other moving objects, posing a significant strangulation and/or entanglement hazar…

Recall #
14163
Affected scope
About 420 in the U.S. and 34,357 in Canada
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The CPSC recalled This recall involves 11 styles of FXR child/youth outerwear jackets and hoodies for both … — a moderate-severity action.

FXR Factory Racing Recalls Children's Outerwear Due to Strangulation Hazard was recalled and listed by the CPSC in April 29, 2014. Reason: Drawstrings can become entangled or caught on playground slides, hand rails, school bus doors or other moving…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring from the garment to eliminate the haza…. Verify recall #14163 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall — Drawstrings can become entangled or caught on playground slides, hand rails, school bus doors or other moving….

Moderate
severity level
April 29, 2014
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #14163 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This CPSC action (record #14163) was formally reported on April 29, 2014. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. The recalling firm is not specified in the federal record. Federal records list the affected scope as About 420 in the U.S. and 34,357 in Canada.

The documented reason for this recall is: Drawstrings can become entangled or caught on playground slides, hand rails, school bus doors or other moving objects, posing a significant strangulation and/or entanglement hazard to children. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring from the garment to eliminate the hazard or return the garment to the place of purchase for a full refund. — consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls — 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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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

About 420 in the U.S. and 34,357 in Canada

Related Recalls

6

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Product description

This recall involves 11 styles of FXR child/youth outerwear jackets and hoodies for both boys and girls. They come in sizes 2 through 12. The jackets and hoodies are made of polyester or a blend of cotton/polyester and they have a front zip closure with knit elastic or Velcro adjustable cuffs. A drawstring is around the neck of the jackets and hoodies. The hoodies come in a variety of color combinations; such as red, purple, grey, red/black/white, green/black, and black. The jackets come in pink/white and in solid blue and pink. The name of the recalled product is located on the content care label which is sewn into the neck area of the garment. It can be found underneath the letters FXR. Recalled items are listed below: Item Name Item Description 9 Child Blizzard Jacket Children's Jacket Child Chase Softshell Hoodie Children's Softshell Jacket Child Phase Softshell Hoodie Children's Softshell Jacket Youth Chase Softshell Hoodie Youth Softshell Jacket Youth Drift Hoodie Youth Fleece Jacket Youth Fracture Hoodie Youth Softshell Jacket Youth Phantasy Hoodie Youth Fleece Jacket Youth Phase Softshell Hoodie Youth Fleece Jacket Youth Sophia Hoodie Youth Fleece Jacket Y Highland Softshell Hoodie Youth Softshell Jacket Y Peak Softshell Jacket Youth Softshell Jacket

Reason for recall

Drawstrings can become entangled or caught on playground slides, hand rails, school bus doors or other moving objects, posing a significant strangulation and/or entanglement hazard to children.

Remedy — what to do

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

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Moderate
Status Active
Recall number 14163
Date reported April 29, 2014
Date initiated April 29, 2014
Recalling firm Not disclosed
Affected scope About 420 in the U.S. and 34,357 in Canada
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 remove the drawstring from the garment to eliminate the hazard or return the garment to the place of…

  • Check the recall number (14163) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
  • 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

This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
This recall involves 11 styles of FXR child/youth outerwear jackets and hoodies for both boys and girls. They come in sizes 2 through 12. The jackets and hoodies are made of polyester or a blend of cotton/polyester and they have a front zip closure with knit elastic or Velcro adjustable cuffs. A drawstring is around the neck of the jackets and hoodies. The hoodies come in a variety of color combinations; such as red, purple, grey, red/black/white, green/black, and black. The jackets come in pink/white and in solid blue and pink. The name of the recalled product is located on the content care label which is sewn into the neck area of the garment. It can be found underneath the letters FXR. Recalled items are listed below: Item Name Item Description 9 Child Blizzard Jacket Children's Jacket Child Chase Softshell Hoodie Children's Softshell Jacket Child Phase Softshell Hoodie Children's Softshell Jacket Youth Chase Softshell Hoodie Youth Softshell Jacket Youth Drift Hoodie Youth Fleece Jacket Youth Fracture Hoodie Youth Softshell Jacket Youth Phantasy Hoodie Youth Fleece Jacket Youth Phase Softshell Hoodie Youth Fleece Jacket Youth Sophia Hoodie Youth Fleece Jacket Y Highland Softshell Hoodie Youth Softshell Jacket Y Peak Softshell Jacket Youth Softshell Jacket. Units affected: About 420 in the U.S. and 34,357 in Canada.
Why was this product recalled?
Drawstrings can become entangled or caught on playground slides, hand rails, school bus doors or other moving objects, posing a significant strangulation and/or entanglement hazard to children.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring from the garment 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 April 29, 2014. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 14163.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (14163) against your product. Visit the official CPSC website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product?
Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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Data Sources

Source: FDA, CPSC, and NHTSA federal recall databases. This recall: CPSC, reported April 29, 2014.

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