The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·10224·Announced 2010-05-07

MIM-PI USA Recalls Girls' Hooded Vests Due to Strangulation Hazard

MIM-PI USA is recalling approximately 80 girls' hooded sleeveless vests due to a strangulation hazard from 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

MIM-PI USA LLC is recalling approximately 80 girls' hooded sleeveless vests because the drawstrings in the hoods pose a strangulation hazard to children. The recalled vests are available in sizes 2 through 10 and were sold in two styles: blue with pink flowers and black with white polka dots. Both styles feature fake fur trim around the hood and black sweater-like knit trim at the armholes and waist. The garments have an interior zipper covered by an exterior flap closure and a sewn-in neck tag reading "mim-pi."

The vests were sold in children's clothing stores nationwide from January 2009 through December 2009 for approximately $70. The products were manufactured in China. No injuries or illnesses have been reported in connection with the recalled vests.

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the recalled garments to eliminate the hazard. Alternatively, consumers can return the vests to the place of purchase for a store credit. For additional information, consumers can contact MIM-PI USA collect at (407) 492-8361 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.mim-pi.com.

The recalled product

Product
Girls' hooded sleeveless vests
Manufacturer
MIM-PI USA LLC, of Orlando, Fla.
Category
Consumer Product — Children's Clothing
Hazard
Affected units
80

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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