Youth Jacket Recalled by PUMA; Waist Drawstrings Pose Entanglement Hazard
Source: CPSC Recall #12160
Recall Date
2012-04-24
Manufacturer
PUMA North America, Inc., of Westford, Mass.
Units Affected
About 5,000
Products Involved
PUMA USA V-Konstruct Training Jacket with Pockets
Hazard
The jacket has a drawstring at the waist that has toggles and is not stitched to the back of the jacket. The drawstring could become snagged or caught in small spaces or vehicle doors and it poses an entanglement hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these recalled youth jackets immediately and return the product to the retailer to obtain a full refund.
Reported Injuries
None reported
Sold At
Clothing retail stores nationwide and online from January 2007 through January 2012 for between $12 and $55.
Manufactured In
ChinaVietnamMalaysia
Full Recall Description
This recall involves the USA V-Konstruct Training Jacket with Pockets model numbers 65110201, 65110202, 65110203, 65110204 and 65110205. The model numbers are printed on the white care label that is stitched into a side seam towards the bottom of the jacket. The model numbers appear to the right of the words "(PVC Free)" and below the words "ART.NO." The recalled jackets have a short collar, full length zipper, two pockets, a mesh panel running along the back of the shoulders and under the sleeves and an elastic cord with toggles at the waist. The PUMA logo is featured on the upper right chest and left sleeve. The jackets were sold in YS (youth small), YM (youth medium) and YL (youth large) and in color combinations red/black, green/black, blue/black, navy/gray and black/gray.
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