January 12, 2006
Hurley International is recalling about 330 boy's windbreaker jackets with drawstrings. The jackets have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children.
In February 1996, the CPSC issued guidelines to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist drawstrings of upper garments such as jackets and sweatshirts.
The recalled jackets are black or gray, and were sold in youth sizes up to size 20. "HurleyCo" is stitched on the upper left outside of the jacket. The style number BJ06GS is printed on a label sewn inside the left side seam of the jacket.
The jackets were sold at various department and specialty stores nationwide from July through early December, 2005 for about between $50 and $60.
Consumers should remove the drawstring to eliminate the hazard.
Consumer Contact: For more information, call Hurley toll-free at (800) 747-9994 between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the Hurley Web site at www.hurley.com.
The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
