Prairie Mountain Inc. Recalls Youth Jackets Due to Strangulation Hazard

Recalled January 13, 2011 · CPSC recall 11097 · Prairie Mountain

Hazard

The jackets have a drawstring through the hood which poses a strangulation hazard to children.

Remedy

Refund

Units

About 6,200

Incidents / injuries

None reported

Description

The recalled Youth Rip Stop hooded wind rain jackets are lightweight jackets sold in sizes 2/4, 6/8, 10/12 and 14/16 in red, Royal (blue), and Leaf (green).

What to do

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring from the jacket hood to eliminate the hazard, or contact Prairie Mountain for instructions on how to receive a full refund.

Contact

For additional information, contact Prairie Mountain at (800) 370-4941 between 7:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s website at www.prairiemountain.net or e-mail the firm at [email protected]

Product

Youth hooded wind/rain jackets

Manufacturer(s)

Prairie Mountain Inc., of Lockwood, Missouri

Retailers

Vacation gift shops nationwide from February 2010 through July 2010 for about $20.

Made in

China

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