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Clothing & Footwear/Outerwear

RMP Athletic Locker Recalls Boys' Hooded Jackets; Drawstrings Pose Strangulation Hazard

Agency Publication Date: May 1, 2014
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Summary

RMP Athletic Locker has recalled approximately 133 Ripzone Boys' Hooligan hoodie jackets in the U.S. and over 2,000 in Canada because they have drawstrings around the neck area. These drawstrings can become entangled or caught on objects like playground slides or school bus doors, posing a serious strangulation and entanglement hazard to children. The jackets are black with neon blue stripes and were sold in youth sizes small and medium between August and October 2013 for about $112. Consumers can either remove the drawstring immediately or return the jacket for a full refund.

Risk

The drawstring around the neck area can snag on playground equipment, handrails, or moving vehicle doors, which can lead to strangulation or serious entanglement injuries. While no incidents have been reported, the presence of neck drawstrings in children's outerwear is a known safety hazard.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your jacket's neck label for the brand 'RPZN' and the size 'S/P' (small/petite) or 'M' (medium) to see if it is included in this recall.
  2. Locate the style number 78938 on the care label, which is found on the inside lower seam of the right front side of the jacket.
  3. Verify the jacket's appearance: it is black with a neon blue diagonal stripe across each shoulder and two neon blue stripes around the bottom hem.
  4. Immediately remove the drawstring from the neck area of the garment to eliminate the strangulation hazard.
  5. Alternatively, you may return the jacket to the place of purchase for a full refund.
  6. For additional instructions, contact RMP Athletic Locker Ltd. at 800-668-5480 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or email skerr@rmpathletic.com.
  7. Visit www.rpzn.com, click on the 'ABOUT US' tab, and open 'IMPORTANT INFORMATION' for more details.
  8. For any additional safety questions, call the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772.

Your Remedy Options

💰Full Refund

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring from the garment to eliminate the hazard or return the garment to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Contact: RMP Athletic Locker Ltd. at (800) 668-5480 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, online at www.rpzn.com and click on the "ABOUT US" tab and open "IMPORTANT INFORMATION" or email skerr@rmpathletic.com for additional instructions.

Affected Products

Product: Ripzone Boys' Hooligan Hooded Jacket (Youth Small/Petite)
Model:
78938
Date Ranges: August 2013 - October 2013
Product: Ripzone Boys' Hooligan Hooded Jacket (Youth Medium)
Model:
78938
Date Ranges: August 2013 - October 2013

Product Images

Boys’ Ripzone Hooligan Hooded Jacket

Boys’ Ripzone Hooligan Hooded Jacket

Style Number on Care Label of Hooligan Hooded Jacket

Style Number on Care Label of Hooligan Hooded Jacket

RPZN Size Label

RPZN Size Label

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 14167
Status: Active
Sold By: Sport Chalet stores in Arizona, California, Nevada and Utah from August 2013 to October 2013 for about $112.
Manufactured In: Bangladesh
Units Affected: 133 in the U.S. and 2,032 in Canada
Distributed To: Nationwide
Importer: RMP Athletic Locker Ltd., Ontario, Canada
Contact: RMP Athletic Locker Ltd. at (800) 668-5480 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, online at www.rpzn.com and click on the "ABOUT US" tab and open "IMPORTANT INFORMATION" or email skerr@rmpathletic.com for additional instructions.
Agency Last Updated: January 9, 2015

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