CPSCGeneral Alert
Swimwear Anywhere Recalls Little Marc Jacobs Girls Hooded Jackets Due to Strangu...
Published: August 27, 2014Recall ID: 14747Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The jackets 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.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves the Little Marc Jacobs girl's hooded pull-over swimwear cover up jacket made of 100% cotton. The jackets are navy with red flowers and teal leaves and have a teal bunny appliqué and two buttons on the front. They were sold in girl's sizes 2 through 12. Little Marc Jacobs Swimwear, style number LM28616, Lot #1 and the size are printed on the black sewn-in label at the center back of the jackets.
Affected Products
Hooded swimwear jackets
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/Swimwear-Anywhere-Recalls-Little-Marc-Jacobs-Girls-Hooded-Jackets |
| Title | Swimwear Anywhere Recalls Little Marc Jacobs Girls Hooded Jackets Due to Strangulation Hazard (Recall Alert) |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2014.14747.Swimwear%2520Anywhere%2520Jacket_LARGE.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Little Marc Jacobs girl’s hooded swimwear cover up jacket |
| Hazards › Name | The jackets 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. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Hooded swimwear jackets |
| Products › Type | Outerwear |
| Products › Category I D | 67596 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 210 |
| Recall I D | 1826 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately take the jackets away from children. Consumers can remove the drawstring from the jacket to eliminate the hazard or return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. |
| Retailers › Name | Swimwear Anywhere Outlet, children's boutiques and other specialty retail stores nationwide and online at www.swimwearanywhere.com from January 2014 through July 2014 for about $89. |
| Recall Date | 2014-08-27T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves the Little Marc Jacobs girl's hooded pull-over swimwear cover up jacket made of 100% cotton. The jackets are navy with red flowers and teal leaves and have a teal bunny appliqué and two buttons on the front. They were sold in girl's sizes 2 through 12. Little Marc Jacobs Swimwear, style number LM28616, Lot #1 and the size are printed on the black sewn-in label at the center back of the jackets. |
| Distributors › Name | Swimwear Anywhere, Inc., of New York, N.Y. |
| Recall Number | 14747 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Refund |
| Consumer Contact | Swimwear Anywhere at (800) 647-6335 from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.swimwearanywhere.com and click on the Recall tab located under the LINKS section on the bottom left side of the homepage. |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-08-27T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | India |