Children's Snowsuits and Coats Recall

A major recall is underway for a brand of children's snowsuits and coats, that are believed to pose a safety risk for children that might wear them. For full details on the product recall see below:

Children's Snowsuits and Coats Recall
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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. Name of Product: Children's Snowsuits and Coats Units: About 4,500 Manufacturer: Deux par Deux Minimome Inc. located in Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Hazard: The snowsuits and coats have drawstrings through the hood that can pose a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines (pdf) (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.

Children's Snowsuits and Coats Recall