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CPSC recall · Reported November 3, 2017

JW Crawford Recalls Children's Rain Ponchos Due to Strangulation Hazard

A drawstring in the poncho's hood poses a strangulation hazard to children. Drawstrings can become entangled or caught on playground slides, hand rails, school bus doors or other …

Recall #
18023
Affected scope
About 1,300
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Wealers Outdoor LLC, of Airmont, N.y. recalled This recall involves kids' waterproof hooded rain ponchos sold in clear, red and blue. Th….

JW Crawford Recalls Children's Rain Ponchos Due to Strangulation Hazard was recalled by Wealers Outdoor LLC, of Airmont, N.y. in November 3, 2017. Reason: A drawstring in the poncho's hood poses a strangulation hazard to children. Drawstrings can become entangled …. Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled ponchos away from children and remove the …. Verify recall #18023 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Wealers Outdoor LLC, of Airmont, N.y. issued this CPSC recall-A drawstring in the poncho's hood poses a strangulation hazard to children. Drawstrings can become entangled ….

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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #18023 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 kids' waterproof hooded rain ponchos sold in clear, red and blue. The lightweight ponchos were sold in packs of 6 and 12. A white nylon drawstring is attached at the neck of the 40 inches tall by 60 inches wide ponchos. "One size fits all" and "Made in China" are printed on the front of the packaging.

Reason for recall

A drawstring in the poncho's hood 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 recalled ponchos away from children and remove the drawstring to eliminate the hazard or return the poncho to the firm for a full refund.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Not classified by agency
Status Active
Recall number 18023
Date reported November 3, 2017
Date initiated November 3, 2017
Recalling firm Wealers Outdoor LLC, of Airmont, N.y.
Affected scope About 1,300
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 recalled ponchos away from children and remove the drawstring to eliminate the hazard or re…

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  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
This recall involves kids' waterproof hooded rain ponchos sold in clear, red and blue. The lightweight ponchos were sold in packs of 6 and 12. A white nylon drawstring is attached at the neck of the 40 inches tall by 60 inches wide ponchos. "One size fits all" and "Made in China" are printed on the front of the packaging.. Recalled by Wealers Outdoor LLC, of Airmont, N.y.. Units affected: About 1,300.
Why was this product recalled?
A drawstring in the poncho's hood 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 recalled ponchos away from children and remove the drawstring to eliminate the hazard or return the poncho to the firm for a full refund.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on November 3, 2017. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 18023.
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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