CPSCGeneral Alert
Cobmex Inc. Recalls Youth Jackets with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard
Published: March 8, 2007Recall ID: 07123Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The recalled jackets have drawstrings in the hood and waist, or only at the waist. Children can get entangled and strangle in drawstrings that can catch on playground equipment, fences or tree branches.
Product Description & Identification
The nylon, zipper-front jackets were sold in youth sizes and have a Cobmex neck label. The jackets were manufactured in various colors, including navy, black, green, red and wine. Only youth-size jackets with drawstrings are included in the recall.
Affected Products
Cobmex Youth Jackets with Drawstrings
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/Cobmex-Inc-Recalls-Youth-Jackets-with-Drawstrings-Due-to-Strangulation-Hazard |
| Title | Cobmex Inc. Recalls Youth Jackets with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/52bf35b41d974bd1b25267dbba2664b5.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Youth Jacket |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/ee01661adb2a448f970fbf2ab94aace3.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Youth Jacket |
| Hazards › Name | The recalled jackets have drawstrings in the hood and waist, or only at the waist. Children can get entangled and strangle in drawstrings that can catch on playground equipment, fences or tree branches. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Cobmex Youth Jackets with Drawstrings |
| Products › Type | Clothing (Children) |
| Products › Category I D | 1887 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 16,000 |
| Recall I D | 3563 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard or return the jacket to the store where purchased for a refund. |
| Retailers › Name | Children's clothing and school uniform stores nationwide from January 2006 through February 2007 for about $30. |
| Recall Date | 2007-03-08T00:00:00 |
| Description | The nylon, zipper-front jackets were sold in youth sizes and have a Cobmex neck label. The jackets were manufactured in various colors, including navy, black, green, red and wine. Only youth-size jackets with drawstrings are included in the recall. |
| Recall Number | 07123 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Cobmex Inc., of Lakewood, Calif. |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, call Cobmex toll-free at (877) 926-2639 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit www.cobmex.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | South Korea |