EMH Associates Recalls Children's Hooded Jackets Due to Entrapment Hazard
EMH Associates is recalling about 4,400 children's hooded jackets sold at Meijers because the waist drawstrings pose an entrapment 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 (entrapment hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which corresponds to a score of 3 (High) according to the rubric.
Plain-English summary
EMH Associates Inc. is recalling about 4,400 children's hooded jackets due to an entrapment hazard. The jackets feature a drawstring around the waist that can pose an entrapment risk to children. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.
The recalled jackets were sold in sizes 7/8 through 16 and are identified by RN number 115036 and style numbers WD36687 or WD36689 on the care label. The garments are available in turquoise and brown plaid, pink, and orange and brown plaid. The jackets were manufactured in China and sold at Meijers Stores nationwide in July 2008 for approximately $15.
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the jackets to eliminate the hazard, or return the garment to the place of purchase or to EMH Associates Inc. for a full refund. For additional information, consumers can contact EMH Associates at (212) 575-4311 between 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
The recalled product
- Product
- Hooded Jackets
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 4,400
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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