Hooded jackets and sweatshirts
CPSC Recall #11-046 — November 18, 2010
Product
Hooded jackets and sweatshirts
Description
This recall involves all children's hooded sweatshirts and nylon hooded jackets with drawstring sold under the brand name "VOS Sports." The sweatshirt and jackets were sold in assorted sizes including S-M or L and in up to 14 colors. "VOS Sports" and "RN#94353" are printed on the sewn-in label.Style NumberColorsDescriptionSizesA1071 Nylon Jacketblack, navy, Hunter green, gold, royal, burgundy, redhood drawstringsSmall & MediumB300 Nylon Jacketblack, Carolina blue, green, gold, maroon, navy, orange, purple, red, royal blue, whitehood & waist drawstringsSmall, Medium, LargeB600 Nylon Jacketblack, Carolina blue, green, Kelly green, maroon, navy, red, royal bluehood & waist drawstringsSmall, Medium, LargeB700 Nylon Jacketblack/black, black/ blue, black/red, navy/gold, navy/navyhood drawstringsSmall, MediumB900 Sweatshirtblack, brown, Carolina blue, charcoal, gold, grey, green, maroon, navy, orange, purple, red, royal bluehood drawstringsSmall, Medium1066 Nylon Jacketwhite, blackhood & waist drawstringsSmall, Medium, Large
Hazard
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.
Incidents / Injuries
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.
Units Affected
About 11,700
Sold At
Various sweatshirts and jacket outlet stores nationwide from January 2005 through February 2010 for approximately between $17 and $34.
Manufactured In
China and Vietnam