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Children's Rain Ponchos with Drawstrings Recalled by Daiso Due to Strangulation Hazard
Recalled May 12, 2008 · CPSC recall 08571
Hazard
The garments have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the rain ponchos to eliminate the hazard.
Units
About 48
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Description
The recalled plastic rain ponchos were sold in yellow or blue and have a drawstring in the hood. Japanese lettering is printed on the packaging.
What to do
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the rain ponchos to eliminate the hazard.
Contact
For additional information, contact Daiso LLC toll-free at (866) 768-4620 between 9:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.daisollc.com
Product
Children's Rain Ponchos
Imported by
Daiso LLC, of Burlingame, Calif.
Retailers
Daiso retail stores located in California and Washington states from February 2007 through November 2007 for $1.50.
Made in
China
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →