CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
The jackets have retractable cords with toggles at the hood/neck area and at the waist, which can pose a strangulation or entrapment hazard to children.
Boy Scouts of America Recalls Cub Scout Wind Tech Jackets Due to Strangulation Hazard
This recall includes the blue Cub Scout Wind Tech jacket sold in youth sizes. The jackets are nylon with a polyester lining, long-sleeve, with a full zipper front and a Cub Scout wolf head emblem embroidered on the upper left chest. SKU numbers 73291, 73292, and 73293 are printed on the hangtag that is attached to the jacket at retail.
Required Consumer Action
Consumers should immediately remove the cords from these jackets to eliminate the hazard, or return the jacket to Boy Scouts of America for a full refund.
Contact Information
For additional information, contact the Boy Scouts of America toll-free at (855) 873-2408 anytime or visit the firm's website at www.scoutstuff.org
Recall Details
Sold At
Boy Scouts of America retail outlets nationwide and online at www.scoutstuff.org from November 2009 through July 2011 for approximately $32.
Injuries
None reported.
Remedy
Refund
Recall Number
12033
Product Information
Product Name
Cub Scout Wind Tech jackets
Product Type
Outerwear
Number of Units
About 5,400
Imported By
Boy Scouts of America, Charlotte, N.C.
Manufactured In
China