"U.S. Polo Association" Youth Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstring

CPSC Recall #06-113 — March 14, 2006

Recall #06-113 Date: March 14, 2006 Remedy: Refund

Product

"U.S. Polo Association" Youth Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstring

Description

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Jordache Ltd., of New York, N.Y., is voluntarily recalling about 30,000 "U.S. Polo Association" Youth Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings. The garments have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children.Name of Product: "U.S. Polo Association" Youth Hooded Sweatshirts with DrawstringUnits: About 30,000Manufacturer: Jordache Ltd., of New York, N.Y.Hazard: The garments have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist by drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets and sweatshirts.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.Description: The recalled youth hooded fleece garments have drawstrings. They were sold in a variety of colors and have "U.S. Polo Assn." written on them. A sewn-in tag also reads, "U.S. Polo Assn". The style number for these garments is 12-5169.Sold at: JC Penney stores nationwide from September 2005 through December 2005 for about $40.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should remove or cut the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard, or return the garment to the store where purchased for a refund.Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Jordache Ltd. toll-free at (888) 295-3267 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit JC Penney's Web site at http://www.jcpenney.com or e-mail the firm at [email protected].

Hazard

The garments have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist by drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets and sweatshirts.

Incidents / Injuries

None reported.

Remedy

Consumers should remove or cut the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard, or return the garment to the store where purchased for a refund.

Units Affected

About 30,000

Sold At

JC Penney stores nationwide from September 2005 through December 2005 for about $40.

Manufacturer

Jordache Ltd., of New York, N.Y.

Manufactured In

China