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Hooded Sweaters Recalled by Empress Arts; Children Can Strangle on DrawstringsDate: 9/8/2008
Reason: Children can get entangled in the drawstrings that can catch on playground equipment, fences or tree branches.
Distribution: Nationwide
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Children's Hooded Sweaters Units: About 130 Manufacturer: Empress Arts Ltd., of Monterey Park, Calif. Hazard: The sweaters have drawstrings through the hood. Children can get entangled in the drawstrings that can catch on playground equipment, fences or tree branches. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines (pdf) to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist drawstring in upper garments, such as jackets and sweatshirts. From 1985 through June 2008, CPSC received reports of 27 deaths and 70 non-fatal incidents involving the entanglement of children's clothing drawstrings. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Description: The cotton knit sweaters are cream colored with a blue stripe at the wrists and waist, a blue ball on the hood, and blue buttons. There is a drawstring through the hood with pom-poms at the ends. The sweaters were sold in children's size 2T under the brand name "Empress Arts." "Empress Baby" is sewn into the sweaters tag. Sold at: Specialty children's stores nationwide from August 2006 through April 2008 for between $28 and $45. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweaters to eliminate the hazard. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Empress Arts collect at (323) 780-8181 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.empressarts.com Other Child Safety Recalls and Alerts of InterestDate: 12/19/2008 Reason: Plastic caps and metal screws on both sides of the high chair can loosen and fall out, posing both fall and choking hazards to children. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 10/21/2008 Reason: When the safety pegs in the base of each leg of the crib are missing from the lower track, the crib locks can disengage and detach if lowered below the peg hole, creating a hazardous gap. This gap can lead to the entrapment and suffocation of an infant or toddler. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 12/3/2008 Reason: Surface paints on the pajama pants contain excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard. Distribution: Nationwide Pool And Spa Safety Law Aimed At Preventing Drain Entrapments of Children Goes Into Effect This Week Date: 12/16/2008 Reason: The Pool and Spa Safety Act was enacted by Congress and signed by President Bush on December 19, 2007, and is designed to prevent the tragic and hidden hazard of drain entrapments and eviscerations in pools and spas. Date: 11/25/2008 Reason: The metal snap at the waist can detach posing a choking hazard to infants. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 12/11/2008 Reason: The magnets in the hat can detach and fall out, posing a choking and aspiration hazard to young children. Magnets found by young children can be swallowed or aspirated. If more than one magnet is swallowed, the magnets can attract each other and cause intestinal perforations or blockages, which can be fatal. Distribution: Nationwide |
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