Boys’ Hooded Jackets Recalled by 5 Star Kids Apparel Due to Strangulation Hazard
CPSC recall 13237. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The recalled jackets have drawstrings with toggles inside the bottom hem and neck area, posing a strangulation hazard to children.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
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.
CPSC recall 13237 has the recall date 17 Jul 2013. The notice names the firm 5 Star Kids Apparel, LLC dba Mecca 5 Star. The recall has about 48,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2013 has 6,500 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Strangulation. CPSC gives the product type Outerwear.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | None reported |
|---|---|
| Units | 48,000 |
| Remedy options | Refund, Repair |
| 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 |
| Product | Boy's long sleeve hooded jackets, About 48,000, Outerwear |
| 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. |
| Manufacturer | 5 Star Kids Apparel, LLC dba Mecca 5 Star |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 48,000Median of 2013: 6,500
- CPSC recalls of 2013
- 290
- Recalls of 2013 with one of the same hazards
- 6%
- Recalls of 2013 in the category Outerwear
- 3%
- Recalls on the register that name 5 Star Kids Apparel, LLC dba Mecca 5 Star
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 13237The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 13237. https://recallregister.com/product/1417-boys-hooded-jackets-recalled-by-5-star-kids-apparel-due-to-strangulati/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 13237 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
None reported
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
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.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 13237?
- CPSC lists 2 remedy options:
Refund, Repair
- How many units are in CPSC recall 13237?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 48,000