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Archived - Children's Sun Block Jackets and Hoodies
- Starting date:
- July 1, 2008
- Posting date:
- July 1, 2008
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Childrens' Products, Clothing and Accessories
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-500001690
Affected products
Children's Sun Block Jackets and Hoodies
Product description
The recalled jackets and hoodies have a drawstring through the hood.
They were sold in children's sizes 2 through 12.
The jackets were sold in the following colors: tan, stone, bayou blue, crisp blue, white, berry, and citrus.
The hoodies were sold in teal, kiwi, mandarin, aloe green, paprika, hibiscus, smokey blue, white, sherbet, cobalt, and stone.
Hazard identified
The garments have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children.
For more information, please visit Health Canada's Additional Information Concerning Children`s Clothing: Drawstrings
No incidents or injuries have been reported to Health Canada.
Number sold
Approximately 11 units of the Sun Block Hoodies and 3 units of the Sun Block Jackets were sold to Canadian consumers.
Time period sold
The hoodies were sold from March 2005 through April 2008, and the jackets were sold from February 2008 through April 2008.
Place of origin
Manufactured in China
Companies
- Importer
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Coolibar Inc.
St. Louis Park
Minnesota
UNITED STATES
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What you should do
Consumers are advised immediately remove the drawstring from the jacket or hoodie.
Consumers may contact the firm for instructions on returning the garment to the firm for a full refund.
For additional information, consumers may contact Coolibar Inc. toll-free at (866) 266-5422 between 7:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, and Saturdays between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT, visit the firm's Web site at www.coolibar.com, or email the firm at recall@coolibar.com.