Girl's Hoodies
CPSC Recall #16-024 — October 29, 2015
Product
Girl's Hoodies
Description
The hoodies have a drawstring inside the lining of the hood that surrounds the face which poses a strangulation hazard to children.
Hazard
The hoodies have a drawstring inside the lining of the hood that surrounds the face 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. 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.
Incidents / Injuries
None reported
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled hoodie away from children and remove the drawstring to eliminate the hazard or return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Units Affected
About 1,200
Sold At
Children's boutiques and other specialty retail stores nationwide from July 2013 through December 2013 for about $20.
Manufactured In
China