Girls' Vests with Drawstrings Recalled by MIM-PI USA Due to Strangulation Hazard

Active Recall Announced May 7, 2010 CPSC #10224

Quick answer

Girls' Vests with Drawstrings Recalled by MIM-PI USA Due to Strangulation Hazard is CPSC recall #10224, announced on May 7, 2010. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves girls' hooded sleeveless vests with drawstrings sold in sizes 2 through 10. The vests were sold in two colors: blue with pink flowers and black with white polka dots. Both styles have a fake fur trim around the hood and a black sweater-like knit trim at the armholes and waist. The vests have an interior zipper covered by an exterior flap closure and a sewn-in neck tag that reads "mim-pi." The remedy is consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the recalled garments to eliminate the hazard. consumers can also return the vests to the place of purchase for a store credit.. Affected brand: MIM-PI USA LLC.

Hazard

This recall involves girls' hooded sleeveless vests with drawstrings sold in sizes 2 through 10. The vests were sold in two colors: blue with pink flowers and black with white polka dots. Both styles have a fake fur trim around the hood and a black sweater-like knit trim at the armholes and waist. The vests have an interior zipper covered by an exterior flap closure and a sewn-in neck tag that reads "mim-pi."

Affected products

Girls' hooded sleeveless vests

Recalled brands

MIM-PI USA LLC

Remedy

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the recalled garments to eliminate the hazard. Consumers can also return the vests to the place of purchase for a store credit.

Recall date

May 7, 2010

Categories

Clothing (Children)

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #10224?

CPSC recall #10224 covers Girls' Vests with Drawstrings Recalled by MIM-PI USA Due to Strangulation Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on May 7, 2010. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves girls' hooded sleeveless vests with drawstrings sold in sizes 2 through 10. The vests were sold in two colors: blue with pink flowers and black with white polka dots. Both styles have a fake fur trim around the hood and a black sweater-like knit trim at the armholes and waist. The vests have an interior zipper covered by an exterior flap closure and a sewn-in neck tag that reads "mim-pi."

What is the remedy for recall #10224?

The CPSC remedy for recall #10224 is consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the recalled garments to eliminate the hazard. consumers can also return the vests to the place of purchase for a store credit.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Girls' Vests with Drawstrings Recalled by MIM-PI USA Due to Strangulation Hazard on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Girls-Vests-with-Drawstrings-Recalled-by-MIM-PI-USA-Due-to-Strangulation-Hazard. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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