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 …
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 ….
- None
- agency class
- November 3, 2017
- reported
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.
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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
| 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…
- Check the recall number (18023) 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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