CPSCGeneral Alert
Girls' Vests with Drawstrings Recalled by MIM-PI USA Due to Strangulation Hazard
Published: May 7, 2010Recall ID: 10224Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The garments have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves girls' hooded sleeveless vests with drawstrings sold in sizes 2 through 10. The vests were sold in two colors: blue with pink flowers and black with white polka dots. Both styles have a fake fur trim around the hood and a black sweater-like knit trim at the armholes and waist. The vests have an interior zipper covered by an exterior flap closure and a sewn-in neck tag that reads "mim-pi."
Affected Products
Girls' hooded sleeveless vests
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Girls-Vests-with-Drawstrings-Recalled-by-MIM-PI-USA-Due-to-Strangulation-Hazard |
| Title | Girls' Vests with Drawstrings Recalled by MIM-PI USA Due to Strangulation Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/11f21e818f8348c4a9bdfe5ff7075831.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Picture of Recalled Vest |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/9d24159f59c84d2caa7f0a36566a97ba.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Picture of Recalled Vest |
| Hazards › Name | The garments have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Girls' hooded sleeveless vests |
| Products › Type | Clothing (Children) |
| Products › Category I D | 1887 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 80 |
| Recall I D | 223 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the recalled garments to eliminate the hazard. Consumers can also return the vests to the place of purchase for a store credit. |
| Retailers › Name | Children's clothing stores nationwide from January 2009 through December 2009 for about $70. |
| Recall Date | 2010-05-07T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves girls' hooded sleeveless vests with drawstrings sold in sizes 2 through 10. The vests were sold in two colors: blue with pink flowers and black with white polka dots. Both styles have a fake fur trim around the hood and a black sweater-like knit trim at the armholes and waist. The vests have an interior zipper covered by an exterior flap closure and a sewn-in neck tag that reads "mim-pi." |
| Recall Number | 10224 |
| Manufacturers › Name | MIM-PI USA LLC, of Orlando, Fla. |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact MIM-PI USA collect at (407) 492-8361 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.mim-pi.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |