Cobmex Youth Jackets with Drawstrings

Description: Cobmex Inc. Recalls Youth Jackets with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 8, 2007 Release #07-123 Firm's Recall Hotline: (877) 926-2639 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Cobmex Inc. Recalls Youth Jackets with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of product: Cobmex Youth Jackets with Drawstrings Units: About 16,000 Manufacturer: Cobmex Inc., of Lakewood, Calif. Hazard: The recalled jackets have drawstrings in the hood and waist, or only at the waist. Children can get entangled and strangle in drawstrings that can catch on playground equipment, fences or tree branches. In February 1996, the CPSC issued guidelines to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist by drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets and sweatshirts. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Description: The nylon, zipper front jackets were sold in youth sizes and have a Cobmex neck label. The jackets were manufactured in various colors, including navy, black, green, red and wine. Only youth-size jackets with drawstrings are included in the recall. Sold at: Children's clothing and school uniform stores nationwide from January 2006 through February 2007 for about $30. Manufactured in: Korea Remedy: Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard or return the jacket to the store where purchased for a refund. Consumer Contact: For additional information, call Cobmex toll-free at (877) 926-2639 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit www.cobmex.com [Learn More]