Hurley International Recall of Boy's Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings

Boy's Windbreaker Jacket with Drawstring

Date of Recall
2006-01-12

CPSC Release Number
06-065

Manufactured In
Hong Kong

Company Phone Number
(800) 747-9994

Units
About 330

Manufacturer
Hurley International, of Costa Mesa, Calif.

Sold By
Various department and specialty stores nationwide from July through early December, 2005 for about between $50 and $60.

Problem/Hazard
The jackets have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, the CPSC issued guidelines to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist drawstrings of upper garments such as jackets and sweatshirts.

Injuries/Incidents
No incidents or injuries have been reported.

Description
The recalled jackets are black or gray, and were sold in youth sizes up to size 20. "HurleyCo" is stitched on the upper left outside of the jacket. The style number BJ06GS is printed on a label sewn inside the left side seam of the jacket.

Remedy
Consumers should remove the drawstring to eliminate the hazard.

Consumer Contact
For more information, call Hurley toll-free at (800) 747-9994 between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, write to Hurley at [email protected], or visit the Hurley Web site at www.hurley.com

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