The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·14051·Announced 2013-12-11

Ram's Imports Recalls Girls' Pink Leopard Jackets Due to Strangulation Hazard

Ram's Imports is recalling IQ Girls' Hooded Pink Leopard Jackets because the hood 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 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

Ram's Imports Inc. is recalling IQ Girls' Hooded Pink Leopard Jackets, model number 86557, in sizes 4 through 12. The jackets are 97% cotton and 3% spandex, featuring pink and black leopard print drawstrings and side panels. The "IQ girls" brand name is printed on the sewn-in label located on the back of the neck.

The recall is due to a strangulation hazard posed by the drawstrings through the hood. No injuries have been reported. The jackets were sold exclusively at Burlington Coat Factory stores nationwide from October 2010 through August 2013 for about $15. Approximately 756 units were sold in the United States.

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the garment to eliminate the hazard or return the jacket to Ram's Imports Inc. for a full refund. For more information, consumers can contact Ram's Imports toll-free at (855) 346-5950 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.ramsimports.com and click on "product recall."

The recalled product

Product
IQ Girls' Hooded Pink Leopard Jackets
Category
Consumer Product — Children's Clothing
Hazard
Affected units
756

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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