CPSC Recall in 2013: Boys' Hooded Jackets Recalled by 5 Star Kids Apparel Due to Strangulation Hazard

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 13-237

Date: July 17, 2013

Product Name: Boy's long sleeve hooded jackets

Recall Description:

The jackets were sold with drawstrings, which pose a hazard to young children.

Hazard Description:

The recalled jackets have drawstrings with toggles inside the bottom hem and neck area, posing a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines about drawstrings in children's upper outerwear. In 1997, those guidelines were incorporated into a voluntary standard. Then in July 2011, based on the guidelines and voluntary standard, CPSC issued a federal regulation. CPSC's actions demonstrate a commitment to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on neck and waist drawstrings in upper outerwear, such as jackets and sweatshirts.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Refund, Repair

Units: About 48,000

Incidents:

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