Various Mountain Equipment Company (MEC) Youth Jackets recalled due to entanglement and vehicular dragging hazard
Brand(s)
Summary
Immediately stop using the recalled products, and follow the instructions on the company website to cut off and pull out the drawstrings at the waist to eliminate the hazard.
Affected products
This recall involves Mountain Equipment Company Two Tone Full Zip Jacket (Youths) and Anniversary Polar Fleece Jacket (Youths) with a drawstring and cordlock at the waist.
Product |
Colour |
Sizes |
MEC Style Number |
|---|---|---|---|
Two Tone Full Zip Jacket |
Blue Grotto/Blue Ink |
8, 10, 12, 14, 16 |
6019-376 |
Two Tone Full Zip Jacket |
Pimento/Blue Ink |
8, 10, 12, 14, 16 |
6019-376 |
Anniversary Polar Fleece Jacket |
Blue Spruce/Regal Purple |
8, 10, 12, 14, 16 |
6010-047 |
Anniversary Polar Fleece Jacket |
Regal Purple/Blue Ink |
8, 10, 12, 14, 16 |
6010-047 |
Issue
The affected products have a drawstring at the waist which poses an entanglement and vehicular dragging hazard.
As of September 26, 2023, the company has received no reports of incidents or injuries in Canada.
What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled jackets, and follow the instructions on company website to cut off and pull out the drawstrings at the to eliminate the hazard.
For more information, consumers can contact Mountain Equipment Company Customer Care Team by telephone at 1 (604) 876-6221 or 1 (888) 847-0770, Monday to Friday 6:00am – 5:00pm (PT), Saturday to Sunday 7:00am – 4:00pm (PT), or visit the company website.
Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.
Health Canada would like to remind consumers to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.
This recall is also posted on the OECD Global Portal on Product Recalls website. You can visit this site for more information on other international consumer product recalls.
Additional information
Background
Number Sold
The company reported that 3,330 units of the affected products were sold in Canada.
Time Period Sold
The affected products were sold from July 2021 to August 2023.
Place of Origin
Manufactured in El Salvador
Details
Distributor
Mountain Equipment Company
Vancouver, BC
Canada
Manufacturer
ProDept El Sal S.A. de C.V.
San Salvador, SV
El Salvador
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