American Fishing Tackle Company (AFTCO) has voluntarily recalled (No. 25-135) its Youth Solitude Rain Jacket in Black in cooperation with the Consumer Products Safety Commission.
The drawstring in the hood of the recalled jackets could get caught on objects and cause death or serious injury to children due to a strangulation hazard. The jackets violate federal regulations for children’s upper outerwear and present a substantial product hazard. Consumers who purchased the recalled jackets should immediately remove them away from children and remove the drawstrings to eliminate the strangulation hazard.
The AFTCO logo is on the front of the waterproof nylon jacket. with a retractable drawstring in the hood. The internal label has the company’s logo above the size, care instructions, fiber content, and country of origin information. The model number is BJ05. AFTCO sold the jackets in sizes XS (5-6), S (6-7), M (8-10) and L (10-12).
Consumers can either return the jacket to AFTCO for a full refund or upload a photo without the drawstring and receive a $25 gift card. Consumers should go to aftco.com/recall to participate in the recall. AFTCO is contacting all known purchasers.
AFTCO sold roughly 820 jackets online at aftco.com and fishing, camping and outdoor equipment stores nationwide from November 2018 through August 2024 for between $80 and $100. No injuries have been reported.
AFTCO Mfg. Co., family-owned and operated since 1958, is headquartered in Santa Ana, CA. The company manufactures the recalled jackets in China.
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