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Product Recall Number: 11-046

Why was Hooded jackets and sweatshirts recalled?

The children's hooded sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood and/or waist that can pose a strangulation or entrapment hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines , which were incorporated into an industry voluntary standard in 1997, to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on neck and waist drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets or sweatshirts.

Hooded jackets and sweatshirts
Here's product recall specific data for Hooded jackets and sweatshirts.

  • Product Recall Number: 11-046

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2010-11-18

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: Hooded jackets and sweatshirts

  • Description: The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

  • Hazard Description: The children's hooded sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood and/or waist that can pose a strangulation or entrapment hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines , which were incorporated into an industry voluntary standard in 1997, to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on neck and waist drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets or sweatshirts.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Refund

  • Units: About 11,700

  • Incidents: None reported.

  • Remedy: Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts and jackets to eliminate the hazard or contact VOS Sports Inc. for instructions on how to return the item for a full refund.

  • Sold At: Various sweatshirts and jacket outlet stores nationwide from January 2005 through February 2010 for approximately between $17 and $34.

  • Importers: None Listed

  • Manufacturers: None Listed

  • Distributors: VOS Sports Inc., City of Industry, Calif.

  • Manufactured In: China and Vietnam

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed

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