Dollar Days International Recalls Children’s Parka Jackets

CPSC, Dec 04, 2006

Even though no injuries have been reported, 180 children’s parka jackets with drawstrings were recalled last week due to a strangulation hazard.

The garments, manufatured by Silla America Inc. of Los Angeles, CA, have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, 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. The jackets come in seven color combinations: black with a grey stripe along the sleeves, light blue with a black stripe along the sleeves, grey with a black stripe along the sleeves, navy blue with a gray stripe along the sleeves, yellow with a grey stripe along the sleeves and navy blue with a white stripe across the chest, and black with a white stripe across the chest. The jacket’s zipper goes all the way up to create a mock turtleneck. The removable hood attaches with a zipper and has a drawstring. There is elastic at the sleeves, side pockets, and a drawstring at the waist.

Said parka jackets were sold at Dollar Days International stores and online at www.dollardays.com from December 2005 through November 2006 for between $7.50 and $10.

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard. Consumers should contact Dollar Days Customer Service for a refund or store credit. For additional information, contact Dollar Days International toll-free at (877) 837-9569 between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the company’s Web site at www.dollardays.com.