Recall: Boys’ Hooded Jackets Recalled by 5 Star Kids Apparel Due to Strangulation Hazard

Description: This recall involves boy's long sleeve hooded jackets sizes 2T to XL. The word "Mecca" is embroidered on the front chest of the garment and on the interior label sewn into the neck of the jacket. There are elastic drawstrings around the neck and waist. The style number can be found on a label sewn into the jacket one inch above the bottom seam on the left side. Style Number Size Color MK310702 S-XL Black, Coffee Bean, Keg Green, Khaki, Deep Sea Navy MLK310702 S-XL Black, Coffee Bean, Keg Green, Khaki, Deep Sea Navy MT310702 2T-4T Black, Coffee Bean, Keg Green, Khaki, Deep Sea Navy MK31111509 S-XL Black, Dark Brown, Gun Metal, Khaki, Navy MLK31111509 S-XL Black, Dark Brown, Gun Metal, Khaki, Navy MT31111509 2T-4T Black, Dark Brown, Gun Metal, Khaki, Navy

Name of product: Boy's long sleeve hooded jackets

Units: About 48,000

Manufacturer: 5 Star Kids Apparel, LLC dba Mecca 5 Star, of New York, N.Y.

Hazard: The recalled jackets have drawstrings with toggles inside the bottom hem and neck area, posing a strangulation hazard to children.

Remedy: Consumers should remove the drawstrings immediately, cut drawstrings out of the garment including toggle and continue to use jackets once both are removed. Customers can return the product to the store where purchased for a full refund.

Recall date: July 17, 2013

Incidents/Injuries: None reported

Sold At: A&E stores, All Kids Inc 27, Bergen Kids LLC, Children's Town, Cititrends Inc., Concord Stores, Fordham Kids, Hudson Operating Corp, Kiddie Outlet, Modecraft/Burlington, Myrtle Kids, Pitkin Kids, Suitmart and Youngland from August 2010 through March 2011 for about $30.

Manufactured in: China

Consumer contact: Mecca 5 Star, toll-free at (880) 229-6833 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or e-mail dsinger@5-starapparel.com.

Recall number: 13-237