The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·15052·Announced 2014-12-19

BRP Recalls Ski-Doo and Can-Am Kids' Hoodies Due to Strangulation Hazard

BRP is recalling Ski-Doo and Can-Am kids' hoodies because the neck drawstrings pose a strangulation hazard. No injuries have been reported.

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

BRP is recalling 14 styles of Ski-Doo and Can-Am kids' hooded sweatshirts for boys and girls, sizes 2 through 12. The hoodies are made of a cotton/polyester blend and feature a drawstring in the hood. The garments were sold in various colors including raspberry, yellow, heather, charcoal gray, and black, with "Ski Doo" or "Can-Am" printed on the front. Specific style numbers involved in the recall include 286485, 453215, 453265, 453320, 453321, 453375, 453376, 453464, 453618, 453658, 453660, 453661, 453707, and 453708.

The recall is due to a strangulation hazard. The drawstring around the neck area can become entangled or caught on playground slides, handrails, school bus doors, or other moving objects, posing a significant risk to children. The company has not reported any injuries associated with these products.

Approximately 3,100 units were sold in the U.S. and 5,100 in Canada between April 2007 and December 2014. The hoodies were sold at BRP authorized dealerships nationwide and in BRP online stores for between $40 and $65. Consumers should immediately take the hoodie away from children and remove the drawstring to eliminate the hazard, or return the item to an authorized BRP dealer for a full refund.

The recalled product

Product
Kids' Hoodies
Category
Consumer Product — Apparel
Hazard
Affected units
3,100

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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