Croker recalls kids' hoodies with drawstrings that can cause strangulation if entangled on playground equipment. Consumers should remove drawstrings or return for refund.
The sweatshirts have a drawstring around the neck area which poses 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 and/or entanglement hazard to children.
Croker is recalling kids' hoodies that have a drawstring around the neck which can become entangled on playground equipment, posing a strangulation risk. Parents should stop using these hoodies and remove the drawstring or return them for a refund.
The drawstring can get caught on playground slides, handrails, school bus doors, or other moving objects. This entanglement can cause strangulation or entanglement injuries to children.
Parents and children who own the recalled hoodies, especially young children who play near playgrounds or school buses. Children are at higher risk due to the drawstring's potential to entangle on moving objects.
Look for hoodies with green fabric on the upper chest and arms, a white diagonal stripe across the torso, and a blue panel on the bottom half. The hang tag has model number IR6012 and sizes from 2YR to 12YR printed on it.
Take the drawstring out of the hoodie to eliminate the strangulation hazard.
Return the hoodie to the place where purchased for a full refund.
Consumers should immediately take these recalled hoodies away from children. Consumers can remove the drawstring from the hoodie to eliminate the hazard or return it to the place where purchased for a full refund.
The model number is IR6012 printed on a hang tag attached to the hoodie.
Look for green fabric on the upper chest and arms, a white diagonal stripe across the torso, and a blue panel on the bottom half. The hang tag has model number IR6012 and sizes from 2YR to 12YR.
Yes, the drawstring can become entangled on playground equipment, posing a strangulation and/or entanglement hazard to children.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Croker to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 6501 — Croker Croker Kids Ireland kid's hoodie Hello, I own a Croker Kids Ireland kid's hoodie that is covered by recall 6501 from Croker. The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately take these recalled hoodies away from children. Consumers can remove the drawstring from the hoodie to eliminate the hazard or return it to the place where purchased for a full refund. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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