CPSC Recall in 2007: Cobmex Inc. Recalls Youth Jackets with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 07-123

Date: March 07, 2007

Product Name: Cobmex Youth Jackets with Drawstrings

Recall Description:

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Cobmex Inc., of Lakewood, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 16,000 Cobmex Youth Jackets with Drawstrings. The recalled jackets have drawstrings in the hood and waist, or only at the waist. Children can get entangled and strangle in drawstrings that can catch on playground equipment, fences or tree branches.Name of product: Cobmex Youth Jackets with DrawstringsUnits: About 16,000Manufacturer: Cobmex Inc., of Lakewood, Calif.Hazard: The recalled jackets have drawstrings in the hood and waist, or only at the waist. Children can get entangled and strangle in drawstrings that can catch on playground equipment, fences or tree branches. In February 1996, the CPSC issued guidelines to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist by drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets and sweatshirts.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.Description: The nylon, zipper front jackets were sold in youth sizes and have a Cobmex neck label. The jackets were manufactured in various colors, including navy, black, green, red and wine. Only youth-size jackets with drawstrings are included in the recall.Sold at: Children's clothing and school uniform stores nationwide from January 2006 through February 2007 for about $30.Manufactured in: KoreaRemedy: Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard or return the jacket to the store where purchased for a refund.Consumer Contact: For additional information, call Cobmex toll-free at (877) 926-2639 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit www.cobmex.com.

Hazard Description:

The recalled jackets have drawstrings in the hood and waist, or only at the waist. Children can get entangled and strangle in drawstrings that can catch on playground equipment, fences or tree branches. In February 1996, the CPSC issued guidelines to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist by drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets and sweatshirts.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Refund

Units: About 16,000

Incidents:

None reported.

Sold At:

Children's clothing and school uniform stores nationwide from January 2006 through February 2007 for about $30.

Manufactured In:

Korea