The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·10194·Announced 2010-04-13

Deux par Deux Recalls Children's Snowsuits and Coats with Drawstrings

Deux par Deux Minimome is recalling about 4,500 children's snowsuits and coats due to a strangulation hazard from hood drawstrings. 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

Deux par Deux Minimome Inc. is recalling approximately 4,500 children's snowsuits and coats in sizes 2 through 12. The garments were sold in various colors and prints by small boutique retailers in the United States from 2005 through 2010. The snowsuits were sold for $190 and the coats for $120. The brand name "Deux par Deux" and style numbers are printed on the neck tag.

The recall is due to a strangulation hazard posed by drawstrings located through the hood of the snowsuits and coats. The CPSC has not reported any injuries associated with these products.

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the jackets to eliminate the hazard or return the garment with the drawstring to the place of purchase for a full refund. For additional information, consumers can contact Deux par Deux toll-free at 866-557-2222 between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.DeuxparDeux.com.

The recalled product

Product
Children's Snowsuits and Coats
Affected units
4,500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.