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Children's Snowsuits and Coats by Deux par Deux
- Starting date:
- May 10, 2010
- Posting date:
- May 10, 2010
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Childrens' Products, Clothing and Accessories
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Product Safety
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-500002296
Affected products
Children's Snowsuits and Coats by Deux par Deux
Product description
This recall involves children's snowsuits and coats by Deux par Deux. The snowsuits and coats come in a variety of colours and prints, and sizes 2 through 12. The brand name "Deux par Deux" is printed on the neck tag.
All of the recalled snowsuits and coats have drawstrings on the hood.
Hazard identified
The recalled snowsuits and coats have drawstrings, which pose a strangulation hazard to children.
Neither Deux par Deux nor Health Canada has received reports of incidents or injuries.
For more information on the strangulation hazard related to drawstrings, visit Health Canada's Additional Information Concerning Children's Clothing: Drawstrings.
Number sold
Approximately 20 000 of the recalled snowsuits and jackets were sold in Canada.
Time period sold
The recalled products were sold from 2005 to 2010.
Place of origin
Manufactured in China.
Companies
- Manufacturer
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Deux par Deux Minimome Inc.
Montreal
Quebec
CANADA
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What you should do
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from children's snowsuits or coats to eliminate the hazard.
For more information, consumers may contact Deux par Deux toll-free at 1-866-557-2222 between 9AM and 5PM ET Monday through Friday.