R&D International Recalls Young Colors Children's Hooded Jackets Due to Strangulation Hazard
R&D International is recalling Young Colors children's hooded jackets because the drawstrings can entangle children and cause strangulation. No injuries have been reported.
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 injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.
Plain-English summary
R&D International Inc. is recalling approximately 1,500 Young Colors children's hooded jackets due to a strangulation hazard. The jackets feature drawstrings through the hood and at the waist, which can catch on playground equipment, fences, or tree branches, posing a risk of entanglement for children.
The recalled jackets are made of cotton knit and woven fabric and were sold in sizes 12 months through size 10 in various solid colors and prints. The "Young Colors" brand name is sewn into the jacket tag located at the neck. The products were manufactured in Peru and Indonesia and sold at specialty children's stores nationwide from April 2004 through September 2007 for approximately $45 each.
No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall. Consumers are advised to immediately remove the drawstrings from the jackets to eliminate the safety hazard. For additional information, consumers can contact R&D International Inc. collect at (719) 539-3812 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, or visit the company's website at www.youngcolors.com.
The recalled product
- Product
- Young Colors Children's Hooded Jackets
- Manufacturer
- R&D International Inc., of Salida, Colo.
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 1,500
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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