# Major Recall Alert: Youth Clipper 282 and Youth Zenith 282 Rain Jackets Recalled Due to Drawstring Strangulation Hazard
Parents, take note! The **Youth Clipper 282 Rain Jacket** and **Youth Zenith 282 Rain Jacket** have been issued a major safety recall in Canada due to a hazardous flaw with their design. The drawstrings in these children's rain jackets pose a serious **strangulation risk**. If caught on playground equipment, fences, or other objects, the drawstrings can lead to potential injury or in some cases, even drag accidents involving vehicles. Although no incidents or injuries have been reported in **Canada or the United States as of October 1, 2025**, quick action is necessary to ensure your child’s safety.
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## Why This Recall Is Important
Drawstrings in children's upper outerwear are more than just a poor design choice – they can be deadly. This recall highlights how such design elements can easily become entangled during a child’s playtime or while walking near moving vehicles. According to safety advocates, these types of incidents can result in strangulation or severe injury.
With **zero reports of injuries so far**, this proactive recall is vital to prevent potential future tragedies. Responsible brands and manufacturers must meet safety standards, and this recall is a step in the right direction to ensure compliance and child safety.
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### Details of the Recall
Here’s what we know so far about the recall:
- **Product Name**: Youth Clipper 282 Rain Jacket and Youth Zenith 282 Rain Jacket
- **Issue**: Dangerous drawstrings on the jackets present a strangulation hazard.
- **Affected Locations**: Canada and the United States.
- **Reports of Incidents**: None reported as of October 1, 2025.
- **Date Announced**: October 1, 2025.
- **Images of Products**:
[Image 1](https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/sites/default/files/styles/x_large/public/alert/recall/78315/Image1.jpg?itok=gjZKy-6m) |
[Image 2](https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/sites/default/files/styles/x_large/public/alert/recall/78315/Image2.jpg?itok=nI4QOzDV) |
[Image 3](https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/sites/default/files/styles/x_large/public/alert/recall/78315/Image3.jpg?itok=hgD_tPuA)
For a detailed look, please visit the **official recall notice** [here](https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/various-grundens-children-s-rain-jackets-drawstrings-recalled-due-strangulation-hazard).
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### What You Should Do
If your child owns one of these jackets, follow these steps:
1. **Immediately stop use** of the affected products to avoid accidental injury.
2. **Check the drawstrings** of the jacket and remove them to eliminate the hazard.
3. **Contact the manufacturer or retailer** for further instructions. Some companies may offer replacement options, refunds, or assistance.
Don’t delay – addressing recalls quickly can prevent unnecessary risks!
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### Stay Safe – Get Instant Recall Alerts
Ensuring your family’s safety is easier than ever when you stay informed. Recalls like this often go unnoticed, putting children at risk. **Take control by downloading recall alert apps or subscribing to recall emails** to receive immediate notifications of potentially dangerous products.
**Stay up-to-date and ahead of risks – your family's safety depends on it.**
For more information on this recall and others like it, visit the official government recall page [here](https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/various-grundens-children-s-rain-jackets-drawstrings-recalled-due-strangulation-hazard).