DATE: January 13, 2011
CATEGORY: Clothing
COMPANY/BRAND: Prairie Mountain Inc.
THE DANGER: The jackets have a drawstring through the hood, which poses a strangulation hazard to children.
DESCRIPTION: This recall involves about 6,200 Youth Hooded Wind and Rain Jackets. The recalled Youth Rip Stop hooded wind rain jackets are lightweight jackets sold in sizes 2/4, 6/8, 10/12, and 14/16 in red, royal (blue), and leaf (green).
SOLD AT: Vacation gift shops nationwide from February 2010 through July 2010 for about $20.
WHAT TO DO: Immediately remove the drawstring from the jacket hood. Or contact Prairie Mountain Inc. toll-free at 800-370-4941 between 7:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, visit prairiemountain.net, or e-mail mikegaler@prairiemountain.net.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml11/11097.html