CPSC Recall - Issued 5/1/2014
RMP Athletic Locker Recalls Boys Hooded Jackets; Drawstrings Pose Strangulation Hazard
Manufacturer: RMP Athletic Locker Ltd
Product: Boy's Ripzone Hooligan Hooded Jackets
Hazard: The jackets have a drawstring around the neck area which poses a strangulation hazard to children. Drawstrings can become entangled or caught on playground slides, hand rails, school- bus doors or other moving objects, posing a significant strangulation and/or entanglement hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines about drawstrings in children's upper outerwear. In 1997, those guidelines were incorporated into a voluntary standard. Then, in July 2011, based on the guidelines and voluntary standard, CPSC issued a federal regulation. CPSC's actions demonstrate a commitment to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on neck and waist drawstrings in upper outerwear, such as jackets and sweatshirts.
Injuries: None reported
Description: This recall involves the Ripzone Boys’ Hooligan hoodie jacket. The jackets are 100% polyester waterproof material and have a front zip closure with Velcro adjustable cuffs. There are two zippered pockets on the front of the jacket and a drawstring around the neck of the garment. The jacket is black with a neon blue stripe diagonal across each shoulder and two neon blue stripes around the bottom of the jacket. The jackets were sold in youth sizes small/petite (s/p) and medium (m). RPZN and the size can be found on the label sewn into the seam of the neck area of the garment. The style number 78938 is located on the care label of the jacket which is on the right front, inside lower seam of the jacket.
Remedy: Refund
Sold At: Sport Chalet stores in Arizona, California, Nevada and Utah from August 2013 to October 2013 for about $112.
Units: 133 in the U.S. and 2,032 in Canada
Consumer Contact: RMP Athletic Locker Ltd. at (800) 668-5480 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, online at www.rpzn.com and click on the “ABOUT US” tab and open “IMPORTANT INFORMATION” or email skerr@rmpathletic.com for additional instructions.
Company Website: www.rpzn.com
