Coolibar Recalls Children's Sun Block Jackets and Hoodies Due to Strangulation Hazard
Coolibar Inc. is recalling about 3,000 children's sun block jackets and hoodies because the drawstrings pose a strangulation hazard to children.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (strangulation hazard) where no injuries have been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.
Plain-English summary
Coolibar Inc. is recalling approximately 3,000 children's sun block jackets and hoodies. The recalled garments feature a drawstring through the hood, which poses a strangulation hazard to children. The products were sold in children's sizes 2 through 12.
The jackets were sold in 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. The items were sold through Coolibar's catalog and website from March 2005 through April 2008 for hoodies, and from February 2008 through April 2008 for jackets, at prices between $25 and $40.
No injuries have been reported. Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring from the jacket or hoodie to eliminate the hazard, or contact Coolibar Inc. for instructions on returning the garment for a full refund. For more information, consumers can call Coolibar toll-free at (866) 266-5422, visit www.coolibar.com, or email [email protected].
The recalled product
- Product
- Children's Sun Block Jackets and Hoodies
- Manufacturer
- Coolibar Inc., of St. Louis Park, Minn.
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 3,000
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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