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Dollar Days International Recalls Children's Parka Jackets with Drawstrings for Strangulation Hazard

Recalled November 30, 2006 · CPSC recall 07510 · Dollar Days

Recalled Children's Parka JacketRecalled Children's Parka Jacket
Hazard
The garments have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard. Consumers should contact Dollar Days Customer Service for a refund or store credit.
Units
180
Incidents / injuries
None reported.

Description

The jackets come in seven color combinations: black with a gray stripe along the sleeves, light blue with a black stripe along the sleeves, gray with a black stripe along the sleeves, navy blue with a gray stripe along the sleeves, yellow with a gray stripe along the sleeves and navy blue with a white stripe across the chest, and black with a white stripe across the chest. The jacket's zipper goes all the way up to create a mock turtleneck. The removable hood attaches with a zipper and has a drawstring. There is elastic at the sleeves, side pockets, and a drawstring at the waist.

What to do

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard. Consumers should contact Dollar Days Customer Service for a refund or store credit.

Contact

For additional information, contact Dollar Days International toll-free at (877) 837-9569 between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the company's Web site at www.dollardays.com

Product
Children's parka jackets, with drawstrings
Manufacturer(s)
Silla America Inc., Los Angeles, Calif.
Retailers
Dollar Days International stores and online at www.dollardays.com from December 2005 through November 2006 for between $7.50 and $10.
Made in
Vietnam

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

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