Sport Obermeyer Ltd. Voluntarily Recalls Girls' Jackets with Drawstrings at the Waist Due to Entrapment Hazard
Posey, Lily, Rose and Daisy Girls' Ski Jackets
Date of Recall
2010-03-30CPSC Release Number
10-183Manufactured In
VietnamCompany Phone Number
(800) 778-5465Units
About 3,900Importer
Sport Obermeyer, Ltd., of Aspen, Colo.Sold By
Various boutique and ski/sport retailers from July 2009 through February 2010 from $90 to $140.Problem/Hazard
The jackets have a drawstring at the waist which can pose an entrapment hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines (pdf) (which were incorporated into an industry voluntary standard in 1997) to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets and sweatshirts.Injuries/Incidents
No injuries reported.Description
The recalled girls' jackets have drawstrings at the waist, sold in sizes 1 to 8 and the names and corresponding style numbers are: Lily #91549, Rose # 91552, Daisy #91555, Posey #91558. The style number is printed on the tag inside the neck of the jackets.Remedy
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the jackets to eliminate the hazard or return it to Sport Obermeyer, Ltd. for a full refund.Consumer Contact
For additional information, contact Sport Obermeyer Ltd. at (800)778-5465 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. (MT) Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at http://www.obermeyer.comRecall Comments
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