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Maran Inc. Children's Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at TJ Maxx

  • Recalled Squeeze Kids Girl's Corduroy Jackets
Name of Product:
Squeeze Kids Girl's Corduroy Jackets
Hazard:

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

Remedy:
Refund
Recall Date:
May 15, 2008
Units:

About 6,000

Consumer Contact

For additional information, contact Maran Inc. toll-free at (866) 431-5698 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.Sqz.com

Recall Details

Description:

The recalled garments are brown corduroy jackets with a pink hood and pink sequins on the front pockets. "Squeeze Kids" and style number 4JZ642FK are printed on the care label sewn into the back collar area of the garment. The sweatshirts were sold in girls' sizes small (7/8), medium (10), large (12/14) and x-large (16).

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard, or return the garments to the place where purchased or to Maran Inc. to receive a refund.

Incidents/Injuries:

None reported.

Sold Exclusively At:
TJ Maxx retail stores nationwide during January 2007 for about $13.
Distributor(s):
Maran Inc., of North Bergen, N.J.
Manufactured In:
USA
Recall number:
08-266

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