Before you put away those winter jacketsor start wearing lighter farefor the warmer springtime season, you might want to check that they're not part of the latest Consumer Product Safety Commission recall for dangerous outerwear.
The CPSC safety agency has issued recall alerts for V-Konstruct Training Jacket from Puma North America, Inc. and "Me Jane" girl's jackets from Louise Paris Ltd. Both types of children's outerwear have drawstrings at the waist which can become snagged or caught in small spaces or vehicle doors and pose strangulation hazards.
For over a decade, the CPSC has issued voluntary guidelines to clothing manufacturers regarding drawstrings on children's garments. Consumer advice, such as Consumer Reports' buying guide for baby clothing and cribs, have warned against the dangers of strangulation by drawstrings.
Last July, the CPSC introduced federal safety regulations to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on drawstrings in outerwear, such as jackets and sweatshirts. And the safety agency has fined retailers such as CVS and Macy's for failing to report selling children's clothing with drawstrings.
The CPSC warns that consumers should stop using these recalled jackets. For the "Me Jane" and "B-Hip Kids by Me Jane" girls' jackets from Louise Paris, consumers can
remove the drawstrings as a further precaution against strangulation or entrapment dangers.
Consumers are also urged to return the recalled children's jackets for a full refund. For additional information, consumers should contact:
Puma North America Inc.
toll-free: 855-351-7489
website: www.puma.com
e-mail: productissue 'at' puma.com
Louise Paris Ltd.
toll-free: 877-537-7517
e-mail: complaints 'at' louiseparis.com
Sources:
Youth Jacket Recalled by PUMA; Waist Drawstrings Pose Entanglement Hazard [CPSC]
Girls' Jackets Recalled by Louise Paris; Waist Drawstrings Pose Entanglement Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Ross Stores [CPSC]
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