Ram's Imports Recalls Girls' Pink Leopard Jackets Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Burlington Coat Factory

Agency Publication Date: December 11, 2013

Summary

Ram's Imports is recalling about 756 IQ Girls' hooded pink jackets sold exclusively at Burlington Coat Factory. The jackets contain a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a dangerous strangulation risk to children. While no incidents have been reported, consumers should immediately remove the drawstring to eliminate the hazard or return the jacket for a full refund. These jackets were sold nationwide between October 2010 and August 2013.

Risk

The drawstring in the hood can become entangled or caught on playground equipment, fences, or other objects, posing a serious strangulation hazard to young children. There are no reported injuries related to this product at this time.

What You Should Do

Check your child's jacket for the brand name 'IQ girls' printed on the sewn-in label at the back of the neck.
Verify if the jacket is affected by checking the model number 86557 on the sewn-in label in the back of the neck; the recall includes girls' sizes 4 through 12.
Identify the affected style: a pink hooded jacket made of 97% cotton and 3% spandex, featuring pink and black leopard print drawstrings and leopard print side panels.
Immediately remove and discard the drawstring from the hood of the garment to eliminate the strangulation hazard.
Alternatively, you may return the jacket to Ram's Imports Inc. for a full refund.
Contact Ram's Imports toll-free at (855) 346-5950 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.ramsimports.com and click on 'product recall' for more information.
For further questions, contact the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772.

Your Remedy Options

Refund, Repair

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the garment to eliminate the hazard or return the garment to Ram's Imports Inc. for a full refund.

Contact: Ram's Imports toll-free at (855) 346-5950 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.ramsimports.com and click on "product recall" for additional information.

Affected Products

Product: IQ Girls' Hooded Pink Leopard Jackets (Sizes 4-12)

Model:

86557

Date Ranges: October 2010 through August 2013

Product Images

Front of Hooded Jacket

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Recall ID: 14051

Status: Active

Sold By: Burlington Coat Factory stores nationwide October 2010 through August 2013 for about $15.

Distributor: Ram's Imports Inc. of New York, N.Y.

Manufactured In: Indonesia

Units Affected: About 756

Distributed To: Nationwide

Contact: Ram's Imports toll-free at (855) 346-5950 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.ramsimports.com and click on "product recall" for additional information.

Agency Last Updated: January 7, 2015

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Summary

What You Should Do

Check your child's jacket for the brand name 'IQ girls' printed on the sewn-in label at the back of the neck.

Verify if the jacket is affected by checking the model number 86557 on the sewn-in label in the back of the neck; the recall includes girls' sizes 4 through 12.

Identify the affected style: a pink hooded jacket made of 97% cotton and 3% spandex, featuring pink and black leopard print drawstrings and leopard print side panels.

Immediately remove and discard the drawstring from the hood of the garment to eliminate the strangulation hazard.

Alternatively, you may return the jacket to Ram's Imports Inc. for a full refund.

Contact Ram's Imports toll-free at (855) 346-5950 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.ramsimports.com and click on 'product recall' for more information.

For further questions, contact the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772.

Your Remedy Options

Refund, Repair

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the garment to eliminate the hazard or return the garment to Ram's Imports Inc. for a full refund.

Contact: Ram's Imports toll-free at (855) 346-5950 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.ramsimports.com and click on "product recall" for additional information.

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Recall ID: 14051

Status: Active

Sold By: Burlington Coat Factory stores nationwide October 2010 through August 2013 for about $15.

Distributor: Ram's Imports Inc. of New York, N.Y.

Manufactured In: Indonesia

Units Affected: About 756

Distributed To: Nationwide

Contact: Ram's Imports toll-free at (855) 346-5950 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.ramsimports.com and click on "product recall" for additional information.

Agency Last Updated: January 7, 2015