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CPSC recall · Reported August 27, 2014

Swimwear Anywhere Recalls Little Marc Jacobs Girls Hooded Jackets Due to Strangulation Hazard (Recall Alert)

The jackets have a drawstring around the neck area which poses a strangulation hazard to children. Drawstrings can become entangled or caught on playground slides, hand rails, sch…

Recall #
14747
Affected scope
About 210
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Swimwear Anywhere, Inc., of New York, N.y. recalled This recall involves the Little Marc Jacobs girl's hooded pull-over swimwear cover up jac… - a moderate-severity action.

Swimwear Anywhere Recalls Little Marc Jacobs Girls Hooded Jackets Due to Strangulation Ha… was recalled by Swimwear Anywhere, Inc., of New York, N.y. in August 27, 2014. Reason: The jackets have a drawstring around the neck area which poses a strangulation hazard to children. Drawstring…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the jackets away from children. Consumers can remove th…. Verify recall #14747 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Swimwear Anywhere, Inc., of New York, N.y. issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall-The jackets have a drawstring around the neck area which poses a strangulation hazard to children. Drawstring….

Moderate
severity level
August 27, 2014
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #14747 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This CPSC action (record #14747) was formally reported on August 27, 2014. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. Swimwear Anywhere, Inc., of New York, N.y. is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records list the affected scope as About 210.

The documented reason for this recall is: The jackets have a drawstring around the neck area which poses a strangulation hazard to children. Drawstrings can become entangled or caught on playground slides, hand rails, school bus doors or other moving objects, p… 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 take the jackets away from children. Consumers can remove the drawstring from the jacket to eliminate the hazard or return it 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, 6 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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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

About 210

Related Recalls

6

6 from same agency

Product description

This recall involves the Little Marc Jacobs girl's hooded pull-over swimwear cover up jacket made of 100% cotton. The jackets are navy with red flowers and teal leaves and have a teal bunny appliqué and two buttons on the front. They were sold in girl's sizes 2 through 12. Little Marc Jacobs Swimwear, style number LM28616, Lot #1 and the size are printed on the black sewn-in label at the center back of the jackets.

Reason for recall

The jackets have a drawstring around the neck area which poses a strangulation hazard to children. 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 take the jackets away from children. Consumers can remove the drawstring from the jacket to eliminate the hazard or return it 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 14747
Date reported August 27, 2014
Date initiated August 27, 2014
Recalling firm Swimwear Anywhere, Inc., of New York, N.y.
Affected scope About 210
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 jackets away from children. Consumers can remove the drawstring from the jacket to eliminat…

  • Check the recall number (14747) 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 the Little Marc Jacobs girl's hooded pull-over swimwear cover up jacket made of 100% cotton. The jackets are navy with red flowers and teal leaves and have a teal bunny appliqué and two buttons on the front. They were sold in girl's sizes 2 through 12. Little Marc Jacobs Swimwear, style number LM28616, Lot #1 and the size are printed on the black sewn-in label at the center back of the jackets.. Recalled by Swimwear Anywhere, Inc., of New York, N.y.. Units affected: About 210.
Why was this product recalled?
The jackets have a drawstring around the neck area which poses a strangulation hazard to children. 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 take the jackets away from children. Consumers can remove the drawstring from the jacket to eliminate the hazard or return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on August 27, 2014. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 14747.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (14747) 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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