"Goddess" Hooded Sweatshirts with drawstrings

CPSC Recall #12166 — May 7, 2012

Recall #12166 Date: May 7, 2012 Remedy: Refund

Product

"Goddess" Hooded Sweatshirts with drawstrings

Description

Sweatshirts have drawstrings in the hood. Drawstrings can strangle kids.

Hazard

The sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood which poses a strangulation 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 remove the drawstring to eliminate the hazard or return the sweatshirts to a dd's Discounts store for a full refund.

Units Affected

About 210

Sold At

dd's Discounts stores nationwide from October 2011 through January 2012 for about $6.

Manufactured In

China