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AFTCO Recalls Youth Solitude Jackets with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard

Recalled February 13, 2025 · CPSC recall 25135 · AFTCO

Recalled AFTCO Youth Solitude JacketThe label inside of the recalled AFTCO Youth Solitude Jacket
Hazard
The drawstring in the hood of the recalled jackets can get caught on objects and cause death or serious injury to children due to the strangulation hazard. The jackets are in violation of the federal regulations for children's upper outerwear and present a substantial product hazard.
Remedy
Refund · Repair
Units
About 820
Incidents / injuries
None reported

Description

This recall involves the black Youth Solitude Rain Jacket sold in youth sizes XS through L. They are made with waterproof nylon, have a retractable drawstring in the hood and have the AFTCO logo on the front. The internal label has the company's logo above the size, care instructions, fiber content and country of origin information. The model number is BJ05. The jackets are black and were sold in the following size ranges: XS (5-6), S (6-7), M (8-10) and L (10-12).

What to do

Consumers should immediately take the recalled jackets away from children and remove the drawstrings to eliminate the strangulation hazard. Consumers can either return the jacket to AFTCO for a full refund or upload a photo of the jacket without the drawstring and receive a $25 gift card. Consumers should go to www.aftco.com/recall to participate in the recall. AFTCO is contacting all known purchasers.

Contact

AFTCO toll-free 877-489-4278 from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, via email at [email protected], or online at www.aftco.com/recall or www.aftco.com and click on "Recall" for more information.

Product
Youth Solitude Jackets
Imported by
AFTCO Mfg. Co., of Santa Ana, California
Retailers
Online at www.aftco.com, and at fishing, camping, and outdoor equipment stores nationwide from November 2018 through August 2024 for between $80 and $100.
Made in
China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →

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