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Product Recall
Boy Scouts of America Recalls Cub Scout Wind Tech Jackets Due to Strangulation Hazard
Boy Scouts of America Cub Scout Wind Tech jackets
Recall Date: November 3rd, 2011
Type: Clothing (Children)
Units: About 5,400
Hazards: The jackets have retractable cords with toggles at the hood/neck area and at the waist, which can pose a strangulation or entrapment hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines which were incorporated into an industry voluntary standard in 1997, to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets and sweatshirts.
Remedies: Refund
Consumers should immediately remove the cords from these jackets to eliminate the hazard, or return the jacket to Boy Scouts of America for a full refund.
Description
This recall includes the blue Cub Scout Wind Tech jacket sold in youth sizes. The jackets are nylon with a polyester lining, long-sleeve, with a full zipper front and a Cub Scout wolf head emblem embroidered on the upper left chest. SKU numbers 73291, 73292, and 73293 are printed on the hangtag that is attached to the jacket at retail.
Consumer Contact:
For additional information, contact the Boy Scouts of America toll-free at (855) 873-2408 anytime or visit the firm’s website at www.scoutstuff.orgInjuries:
None reported.
Manufacturers:
Boy Scouts of America
Retailers:
Boy Scouts of America retail outlets nationwide and online at www.scoutstuff.org from November 2009 through July 2011 for approximately $32.
Importers:
Boy Scouts of America, Charlotte, N.C.
