The jackets have drawstrings that pose a strangulation hazard to children
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5 Star Kids Apparel, doing business ass Mecca 5 Star, of New York, N.Y., is recalling about 48,000 boy’s long sleeve hooded jackets
The recalled jackets have drawstrings with toggles inside the bottom hem and neck area, posing a strangulation hazard to children. No incidents or injuries have been reported.
This recall involves boy’s long sleeve hooded jackets sizes 2T to XL. The word “Mecca” is embroidered on the front chest of the garment and on the interior label sewn into the neck. There are elastic drawstrings around the neck and waist. The style number can be found on a label sewn into the jacket one inch above the bottom seam on the left side.
Style Number | Size | Color |
MK310702 | S-XL | Black, Coffee Bean, Keg Green, Khaki, Deep Sea Navy |
MLK310702 | S-XL | Black, Coffee Bean, Keg Green, Khaki, Deep Sea Navy |
MT310702 | 2T-4T | Black, Coffee Bean, Keg Green, Khaki, Deep Sea Navy |
MK31111509 | S-XL | Black, Dark Brown, Gun Metal, Khaki, Navy |
MLK31111509 | S-XL | Black, Dark Brown, Gun Metal, Khaki, Navy |
MT31111509 | 2T-4T | Black, Dark Brown, Gun Metal, Khaki, Navy |
The jackets, manufactured in China, were sold at A&E stores, All Kids Inc 27, Bergen Kids LLC, Children’s Town, Cititrends Inc., Concord Stores, Fordham Kids, Hudson Operating Corp, Kiddie Outlet, Modecraft/Burlington, Myrtle Kids, Pitkin Kids, Suitmart and Youngland from August 2010, through March 2011, for about $30.
Consumers should remove the drawstrings immediately, cut drawstrings out of the garment including toggle and continue to use jackets once both are removed. Customers can return the product to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Consumers may contact Mecca 5 Star toll-free at (880) 229-6833 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or e-mail dsinger@5-starapparel.com.
