Maran Inc. Children's Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at TJ Maxx

Recalled May 15, 2008 · CPSC recall 08266 · Maran

Hazard

The garments have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard, or return the garments to the place where purchased or to Maran Inc. to receive a refund.

Units

About 6,000

Incidents / injuries

None reported.

Description

The recalled garments are brown corduroy jackets with a pink hood and pink sequins on the front pockets. "Squeeze Kids" and style number 4JZ642FK are printed on the care label sewn into the back collar area of the garment. The sweatshirts were sold in girls' sizes small (7/8), medium (10), large (12/14) and x-large (16).

What to do

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard, or return the garments to the place where purchased or to Maran Inc. to receive a refund.

Contact

For additional information, contact Maran Inc. toll-free at (866) 431-5698 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.Sqz.com

Product

Squeeze Kids Girl's Corduroy Jackets

Distributed by

Maran Inc., of North Bergen, N.J.

Retailers

TJ Maxx retail stores nationwide during January 2007 for about $13.

Made in

United States

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