Boy Scouts of America Recalls Cub Scout Wind Tech Jackets Due to Strangulation Hazard
Source: CPSC Recall #12033
Recall Date
2011-11-03
Manufacturer
Boy Scouts of America, Charlotte, N.C.
Units Affected
About 5,400
Products Involved
Cub Scout Wind Tech jackets
Hazard
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.
Remedy
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.
Reported Injuries
None reported.
Sold At
Boy Scouts of America retail outlets nationwide and online at www.scoutstuff.org from November 2009 through July 2011 for approximately $32.
Manufactured In
China
Full Recall Description
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.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28