Skip to main content

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

  • Mecca Black jacket style #3111509
  • Waist drawstrings of Mecca Gun Metal Jacket style #310702
Name of Product:
Boy's long sleeve hooded jackets
Hazard:
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.
Remedy:
Refund
Repair
Recall Date:
July 17, 2013
Units:
About 48,000
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 Details

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
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.  

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.
Importer:

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

Manufacturer

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

Manufactured In:
China
Recall number:
13-237

Note: Individual Commissioners may have statements related to this topic. Please visit www.cpsc.gov/commissioners to search for statements related to this or other topics.

Recall Complaint
If you are experiencing issues with a recall remedy or believe a company is being non-responsive to your remedy request, please use this form and explain the situation to CPSC.

Related Recalls

Recalled Temp-tations Oven Gloves
QVC Recalls More than One Million Temp-tations Oven Gloves Due to Burn Hazard

The oven gloves can fail to provide sufficient protection from heat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

Recalled Celebration Girl’s Summer Pajama Set
Petidoux Recalls Children’s Pajamas Due to Burn Hazard; Violation of Federal Flammability Regulations for Children’s Sleepwear

The recalled children’s pajamas violate the flammability regulations for children’s sleepwear, posing a risk of burn injuries to children.

Recalled Kyte Baby Slumber Suit
Kyte Baby Recalls Slumber Suits Due to Burn Hazard; Violation of Federal Flammability Regulations; Sold Exclusively on Kytebaby.com

The recalled slumber suits violate federal flammability regulations for children’s sleepwear, posing a risk of burn injuries to children.

Recalled Newmemo Ring Set
Children’s Jewelry Sets Recalled Due to Risk of Lead and Cadmium Poisoning; Violations of the Federal Lead Content Ban and Federal Hazardous Substances Act; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com by Newmemo

The rings contain levels of lead that exceed the federal lead content ban and levels of cadmium that are prohibited in children’s products by the Federal Hazardous Substances Act. Lead and cadmium are toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

Recalled Champagne Two-Piece Pajama Set
Children’s Pajama Sets Recalled Due to Burn Hazard and Violation of Federal Flammability Standards; Sold Exclusively on Temu.com by JUVENNO KIDS

The recalled children’s pajama sets violate the flammability standards for children’s sleepwear, posing a risk of burn injuries to children.

Recalled Black Nightgown
Children’s Nightgowns Recalled Due to Burn Hazard; Violation of Federal Flammability Standards; Sold Exclusively on Temu.com by Lovely Angel

The children’s nightgowns violate the federal flammability standards for children’s sleepwear, posing a risk of burn injuries to children.

About the U.S. CPSC

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risk of injury or death associated with the use of thousands of types of consumer products. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product-related incidents cost the nation more than $1 trillion annually. CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer products has contributed to a decline in the rate of injuries associated with consumer products over the past 50 years.

Federal law prohibits any person from selling products subject to a Commission ordered recall or a voluntary recall undertaken in consultation with the CPSC.

For lifesaving information:
Choose Your Recall Emails Get Notified About Each Recall via Email.
Report an unsafe product