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…
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….
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 CPSC recall-The jackets have a drawstring around the neck area which poses a strangulation hazard to children. Drawstring….
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- agency class
- 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 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.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 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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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
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| 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
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