The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·14163·Announced 2014-04-29

FXR Factory Racing Recalls Children's Outerwear Due to Strangulation Hazard

FXR Factory Racing is recalling 11 styles of children's jackets and hoodies because neck drawstrings pose a strangulation and entanglement hazard.

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/entanglement) where injury has not yet been reported, which corresponds to a High severity score of 3 per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

FXR Factory Racing Inc. is recalling 11 styles of children's and youth outerwear jackets and hoodies. The recalled items include the Child Blizzard Jacket, various Softshell Hoodies, and Fleece Jackets in sizes 2 through 12. These garments were sold at U.S. snowmobile dealers and on the company's website between August 2008 and January 2014 for approximately $50 to $110. The recall covers about 420 units in the U.S. and 34,357 units in Canada.

The recall is being issued because the jackets and hoodies feature a drawstring around the neck. These drawstrings can become entangled or caught on playground slides, handrails, school bus doors, or other moving objects, posing a significant strangulation and entanglement hazard to children. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring from the garment to eliminate the hazard or return the item to the place of purchase for a full refund. For more information, consumers can contact FXR Factory Racing Inc. toll-free at (877) 999-9798 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.fxrracing.com and click on the Recalls link.

The recalled product

Product
FXR Factory Racing Children's jackets and hoodies
Manufacturer
FXR Factory Racing Inc., Oak Bluff, Manitoba, Canada
Category
Consumer Product — Children's Clothing
Hazard
Affected units
420

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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