The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·13237·Announced 2013-07-17

5 Star Kids Apparel Recalls Boy's Hooded Jackets Due to Strangulation Hazard

5 Star Kids Apparel is recalling boy's hooded jackets because drawstrings in the neck and waist areas pose a strangulation risk 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 strangulation hazard, which is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

5 Star Kids Apparel, LLC dba Mecca 5 Star, is recalling boy's long sleeve hooded jackets in sizes 2T to XL. The jackets feature the word "Mecca" embroidered on the front chest and interior label, and include elastic drawstrings around the neck and waist. The specific style numbers involved are MK310702, MLK310702, MT310702, MK31111509, MLK31111509, and MT31111509 in various colors including Black, Coffee Bean, Keg Green, Khaki, Deep Sea Navy, Dark Brown, and Gun Metal.

The recall is being issued because the jackets have drawstrings with toggles inside the bottom hem and neck area, which pose a strangulation hazard to children. The company has not reported any injuries associated with the product.

Approximately 48,000 jackets were sold for about $30 at various retailers, including A&E stores, All Kids Inc 27, Bergen Kids LLC, Children's Town, Cititrends Inc., Concord Stores, Fordham Kids, Hudson Operating Corp, Kiddie Outlet, Modecraft/Burlington, Myrtle Kids, Pitkin Kids, Suitmart, and Youngland, from August 2010 through March 2011. Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings, including the toggles, and continue to use the jackets once the drawstrings are removed. Customers may also return the product to the store of purchase for a full refund.

The recalled product

Product
Boy's long sleeve hooded jackets
Manufacturer
5 Star Kids Apparel, LLC dba Mecca 5 Star, of New York, N.Y.
Category
Consumer Product — Children's Clothing
Hazard
Affected units
48,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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