Umbro Boys' Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled; Waist Drawstrings Pose Entrapment Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Ross Stores

Recalled March 8, 2012 · CPSC recall 12130 · Umbro

Hazard

The boys' jacket has a retractable elastic drawstring at the waist with a toggle that could become snagged or caught in small spaces or doorways, which poses an entrapment hazard to children.

Remedy

Refund

Units

About 240

Incidents / injuries

None reported

Description

This recall involves boys' nylon jackets sold in sizes medium to extra large that can fit children through size 14. "Umbro" is printed on the front upper right side of the jackets. The bottom of the jacket has a drawstring with toggles. The jackets were sold in five color combinations: black, black/royal, black/Tabasco, black/cedar, and navy.

What to do

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring and return the jacket to Umbro for a full refund.

Contact

For additional information, contact Umbro toll-free at (866) 217-6800 between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s website at www.umbro.com

Product

Umbro Boys' outerwear jackets

Manufacturer(s)

Hong Kong Genexy Group Co. Ltd., of Hong Kong

Distributed by

Umbro USA, of Beaverton, Ore.

Retailers

Ross Stores nationwide from April 2011 through January 2012 for about $8.

Made in

China

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