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BRP Recalls Ski-Doo and Can-Am Kids’ Hoodies

  • Recalled kids' hoodies
  • Recalled kids' hoodies
  • Recalled kids' hoodies
  • Recalled kids' hoodies
  • Recalled kids' hoodies
  • Recalled kids' hoodies
  • Recalled kids' hoodies
  • Recalled kids' hoodies\n
  • Recalled kids' hoodies\n
  • Recalled kids' hoodies\n
  • Recalled kids' hoodies\n
  • Recalled kids' hoodies\n
  • Recalled kids' hoodie
  • Recalled kids' hoodies\n
Name of Product:
Kid's Hoodies
Hazard:

The hoodies 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.

Remedy:
Refund
Recall Date:
December 19, 2014
Units:
About 3,100 in the U.S. and 5,100 in Canada
Consumer Contact

BRP toll-free at (888) 272-9222 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or at www.can-am.brp.com and click on "Visit Website, then "Owners," then "Safety," then "Safety Recalls" or www.ski-doo.com and click on "Safety Recall" at the bottom of the page for more information.

Recall Details

Description:

This recall involves 14 styles of Ski-Doo or Can-Am kids' hooded sweatshirts for boys and girls. They were sold in kids' sizes 2 through 12. The hoodies are cotton/polyester blend.  There is a drawstring in the hood of the garment.  Colors include raspberry, yellow, heather, charcoal gray and black. "Ski Doo" or "Can-Am" is printed on the front. Recalled style numbers include: 286485, 453215, 453265, 453320, 453321, 453375, 453376, 453464, 453618, 453658, 453660, 453661, 453707 and 453708. The style numbers indicating the different graphic treatments are printed on the white care label that is sewn into the neck and side of the garment. 

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately take the hoodie away from kids and remove the drawstring from the sweatshirt to eliminate the hazard or return it to an authorized BRP dealer for a full refund.

Incidents/Injuries:

None reported.

Sold At:
BRP authorized dealerships nationwide and in the BRP online stores at www.can-am.brp.com and www.ski-doo.com from April 2007 through December 2014 for between $40 and $65.
Distributor(s):
BRP U.S. Inc., of Sturtevant, Wis.
Manufactured In:
China
Recall number:
15-052

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