Pumpkin Patch Recalls Hooded Girls' Raincoats with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard

Recalled April 30, 2009 · CPSC recall 09208 · Pumpkin Patch

Hazard

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

Remedy

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring from the raincoats to eliminate the hazard, or contact Pumpkin Patch for a full refund.

Units

About 800

Incidents / injuries

None reported.

Description

This recall involves the Pumpkin Patch hooded raincoat with drawstrings in girl's sizes 2 through 10. The raincoat is a trench coat style and is red with pink polka-dots.

What to do

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring from the raincoats to eliminate the hazard, or contact Pumpkin Patch for a full refund.

Contact

For additional information, contact Pumpkin Patch at 1-866-898-0344, or visit Pumpkin Patch's Web site at www.pumpkinpatchusa.com, or e-mail the firm at [email protected]

Product

Pumpkin Patch Hooded Girls' Raincoats

Distributed by

Pumpkin Patch LLC, of San Mateo, Calif.

Retailers

Pumpkin Patch stores nationwide and on-line at www.pumpkinpatchusa.com from July 2008 through February 2009 for about $50.

Made in

China

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