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Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings

CPSC Recall #06-088 — February 14, 2006

Recall #06-088 Date: February 14, 2006 Remedy: Dispose

Product

Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings

Description

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), The Black Dog Tavern Company Inc., of Vineyard Haven, Mass. is recalling about 9,700 Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings. The garments have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children.Name of Product: Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with DrawstringsUnits: About 9,700Manufacturer: The Black Dog Tavern Company Inc., of Vineyard Haven, Mass.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: No incidents or injuries have been reported.Description: The recalled sweatshirts have a black dog on the front and are sold in youth sizes up to size 12 with drawstrings through the hood. Sweatshirt colors include navy blue, gray, red, pink, black or oatmeal. "The Black Dog," "Est. 71," or "The Black Dog/Martha's Vineyard" are printed on the back of some of the sweatshirts. A tag sewn on the inside of the garment reads, "The Black Dog." Style numbers are K086, K088, K090, K062, or K063 are printed on the garment's hang tag.Sold at: Exclusively through Black Dog retail stores, catalog, and Web site from May 2004 through January 2006 for between $30 and $50.Manufactured in: Canada and ChinaRemedy: Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard.Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Black Dog at (800) 626-1991 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.theblackdog.com.

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

No incidents or injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard.

Units Affected

About 9,700

Sold At

Exclusively through Black Dog retail stores, catalog, and Web site from May 2004 through January 2006 for between $30 and $50.

Manufacturer

The Black Dog Tavern Company Inc., of Vineyard Haven, Mass.

Manufactured In

Canada and China

What Should You Do?

Stop using this product immediately. Check if you purchased it and follow the remedy instructions — contact the manufacturer for a Dispose. If you experienced an injury, report it to the CPSC SaferProducts.gov.

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