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Product Recall Number: 08-121

Why was Boys' hooded sweatshirts recalled?

The garments have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist by drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets and sweatshirts.

Boys' hooded sweatshirts
Here's product recall specific data for Boys' hooded sweatshirts.

  • Product Recall Number: 08-121

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2007-12-05

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: Boys' hooded sweatshirts

  • Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Scope Apparel L.P., of Houston, Texas, is voluntarily recalling about 72,000 Boys' hooded sweatshirts. The garments have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist by drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets and sweatshirts.Name of Product: Boys' hooded sweatshirtsUnits: About 72,000Distributor: Scope Apparel L.P., of Houston, TexasHazard: The garments have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist by drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets and sweatshirts.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.Description: The boys' small and medium sized hooded zip-up sweatshirts have various designs on the front, and were sold in charcoal, navy blue and brown colors. "Whatever" and "RN#39209" are printed on the tag sewn into the jacket.Manufactured in: Bangladesh, India, China and PakistanSold at: Mass merchandise and specialty children's clothing retailers nationwide from August 2007 through November 2007 for between $20 and $40.Remedy: Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard, or return the sweatshirts for a full refund to either the place of purchase or Scope Apparel.Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Scope Apparel toll-free at (888) 692-7129 ext. 0 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT, or visit the firm's website at www.scopeimp.com.Note: CPSC was notified about these garments by the Wisconsin Department of Consumer Protection.

  • Hazard Description: The garments have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist by drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets and sweatshirts.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Refund, Repair

  • Units: About 72,000

  • Incidents: None reported.

  • Remedy: Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard, or return the sweatshirts for a full refund to either the place of purchase or Scope Apparel.

  • Sold At: Mass merchandise and specialty children's clothing retailers nationwide from August 2007 through November 2007 for between $20 and $40.

  • Importers: None Listed

  • Manufacturers: None Listed

  • Distributors: Scope Apparel L.P., of Houston, Texas

  • Manufactured In: Bangladesh, India, China and Pakistan

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed

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