The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·12178·Announced 2012-05-15

Bonded Apparel Recalls Boys' Hooded Jackets Due to Strangulation Hazard

Bonded Apparel is recalling boys' zip-front hooded jackets sold at dd's Discounts because the neck 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 injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Bonded Apparel Inc. is recalling SX and QH Boys' Zip-front Hooded Jackets because the drawstrings through the hood pose a strangulation hazard to children. The jackets were sold in army green, aqua green, and black with fake fur linings. They feature specific embroidered designs, including the number "2," the letter "B," the word "ROCK," or "AB Sportwear." The jackets were available in sizes 4-7 or S, M, and L, and the label stitched at the neck displays either "SX" or "QH." Model numbers 1006, 1029, 1058, and 1061 appear only on the original hang tags.

Approximately 720 jackets were sold exclusively at dd's Discounts stores nationwide from August 2011 through December 2011 for about $8 each. The jackets were manufactured in China. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

Consumers should immediately take the recalled jacket from their child and remove the drawstring. Alternatively, consumers can contact Bonded Apparel for instructions on returning the product for a full refund. For additional information, contact Bonded Apparel toll-free at (888) 974-1555 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. PT, Monday through Friday.

The recalled product

Product
SX and QH Boys' Zip-front Hooded Jackets
Manufacturer
Bonded Apparel Inc., of Los Angeles, Calif.
Category
Consumer Product — Children's Clothing
Hazard
Affected units
720

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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