The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·14167·Announced 2014-05-01

RMP Athletic Locker Recalls Boys' Hooded Jackets Due to Strangulation Hazard

RMP Athletic Locker is recalling boys' Ripzone Hooligan hooded jackets because the neck drawstrings pose a strangulation and entanglement 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 risk-of-harm product (strangulation/entanglement hazard) where the source text explicitly states that no injuries have been reported, which corresponds to a High severity score of 3.

Plain-English summary

RMP Athletic Locker Ltd. is recalling boys' Ripzone Hooligan hooded jackets because the drawstrings around the neck area pose a strangulation and entanglement hazard to children. The jackets are 100% polyester waterproof outerwear with a front zip closure, Velcro adjustable cuffs, and two zippered front pockets. They feature a black design with neon blue stripes and were sold in youth small/petite and medium sizes. The style number 78938 is located on the care label inside the right front lower seam, and the RPZN brand and size are found on the label sewn into the neck seam.

The jackets were sold at Sport Chalet stores in Arizona, California, Nevada, and Utah from August 2013 to October 2013 for approximately $112. The recall covers 133 units in the United States and 2,032 units in Canada. The source text states that no injuries have been reported.

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring from the garment to eliminate the hazard or return the jacket to the place of purchase for a full refund. For additional instructions, consumers can contact RMP Athletic Locker Ltd. at (800) 668-5480 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.rpzn.com and click on the "ABOUT US" tab to open "IMPORTANT INFORMATION".

The recalled product

Product
Boys' Ripzone Hooligan Hooded Jackets
Manufacturer
RMP Athletic Locker Ltd., Ontario, Canada
Category
Consumer Product — Apparel
Hazard
Affected units
133

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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