RMP Athletic Locker Recalls Boys' Hooded Jackets; Drawstrings Pose Strangulation Hazard

Boys' Ripzone Hooligan Hooded Jackets

Date of Recall

2014-04-30

CPSC Release Number

14-167

Manufactured In

Bangladesh

Units

133 in the U.S. and 2,032 in Canada

Importer

RMP Athletic Locker Ltd., Ontario, Canada

Sold By

Sport Chalet stores in Arizona, California, Nevada and Utah from August 2013 to October 2013 for about $112.

Problem/Hazard

The jackets have a drawstring around the neck area which poses a strangulation hazard to children. Drawstrings can become entangled or caught on playground slides, hand rails, school- bus doors or other moving objects, posing a significant strangulation and/or entanglement hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines about drawstrings in children's upper outerwear. In 1997, those guidelines were incorporated into a voluntary standard. Then, in July 2011, based on the guidelines and voluntary standard, CPSC issued a federal regulation. CPSC's actions demonstrate a commitment to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on neck and waist drawstrings in upper outerwear, such as jackets and sweatshirts.

Injuries/Incidents

None reported

Description

This recall involves the Ripzone Boys' Hooligan hoodie jacket. The jackets are 100% polyester waterproof material and have a front zip closure with Velcro adjustable cuffs. There are two zippered pockets on the front of the jacket and a drawstring around the neck of the garment. The jacket is black with a neon blue stripe diagonal across each shoulder and two neon blue stripes around the bottom of the jacket. The jackets were sold in youth sizes small/petite (s/p) and medium (m). RPZN and the size can be found on the label sewn into the seam of the neck area of the garment. The style number 78938 is located on the care label of the jacket which is on the right front, inside lower seam of the jacket.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring from the garment to eliminate the hazard or return the garment to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Consumer Contact

RMP Athletic Locker Ltd. at (800) 668-5480 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, online at www.rpzn.com and click on the "ABOUT US" tab and open "IMPORTANT INFORMATION" or email [email protected] for additional instructions.

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