CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

The recalled jackets have drawstrings with toggles inside the bottom hem and neck area, posing a strangulation hazard to children.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • July 17, 2013

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

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

Required Consumer Action

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.

Contact Information

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 Details

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
Injuries
None reported
Manufacturer
5 Star Kids Apparel, LLC dba Mecca 5 Star, of New York, N.Y.
Remedy
Repair
Recall Number
13237

Product Information

Product Name
Boy's long sleeve hooded jackets
Product Type
Outerwear
Number of Units
About 48,000
Manufacturer Name
5 Star Kids Apparel, LLC dba Mecca 5 Star, of New York, N.Y.
Manufactured In
China

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Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Full Contact Information

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.