Product Recall Number: 14-286
Why was Boys Zipper Hooded Sweatshirts recalled?
The sweatshirts have drawstrings around the neck area which pose a strangulation hazard to children. Drawstrings can become entangled or caught on playground slides, hand rails, school bus doors or other moving objects, posing a significant strangulation or an entanglement hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines about drawstrings in children's upper outerwear. In 1997, those guidelines were incorporated into a voluntary standard. Then, in July 2011, based on the guidelines and voluntary standard, CPSC issued a federal regulation. CPSC's actions demonstrate a commitment to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on neck and waist drawstrings in upper outerwear, such as jackets and sweatshirts.
Product Recall Number: 14-286
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2014-09-30
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Boys Zipper Hooded Sweatshirts
Description: The sweatshirts have drawstrings around the neck area which pose a strangulation hazard to children.
Hazard Description: The sweatshirts have drawstrings around the neck area which pose a strangulation hazard to children. Drawstrings can become entangled or caught on playground slides, hand rails, school bus doors or other moving objects, posing a significant strangulation or an entanglement hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines about drawstrings in children's upper outerwear. In 1997, those guidelines were incorporated into a voluntary standard. Then, in July 2011, based on the guidelines and voluntary standard, CPSC issued a federal regulation. CPSC's actions demonstrate a commitment to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on neck and waist drawstrings in upper outerwear, such as jackets and sweatshirts.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Refund
Units: About 7,800
Incidents: None reported.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the sweatshirt away from children. Consumers can remove the drawstring from the sweatshirt to eliminate the hazard or return it to the place of purchase for a full refund and a $10 gift card.
Sold At: Fred Myer and Kroger stores nationwide from June 2014 through August 2014 for about $18.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: Pakistan
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed