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Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Request Jeans Due to Strangulation HazardDate: 8/7/2008
Reason: The hoodies have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
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: Drawstring Hoodies Units: About 1,200 Manufacturer: Request Jeans, of New York, N.Y. Hazard: The hoodies have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines (pdf) 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: This recall involves the short sleeve hoodie (Item number 11188SG) and the Long sleeve hoodie (Item number 11218LG). The short sleeve hoodie has "Request" printed all over and was sold in olive green and light blue. The long sleeve hoodie has a butterfly design on the back of the hoodie and on the chest and was sold in white and olive green. Sold at: Mass merchandisers and other retail stores nationwide from January 2007 through March 2007 for about $36. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard, or return the garment to either the place of purchase or to Request Jeans to receive a refund. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Request Jeans collect at (212) 302-0077 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday. Other Child Safety Recalls and Alerts of InterestDate: 11/25/2008 Reason: The metal snap at the waist can detach posing a choking hazard to infants. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 12/3/2008 Reason: Surface paint on the face of the Army figures contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 10/27/2008 Reason: The rechargeable batteries included with the Recharging Station can overheat if the gaming system is placed into the recharging base upside down, posing a burn hazard to consumers. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 11/21/2008 Reason: The recalled toy contain small parts which can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 11/21/2008 Reason: The black-out roller shades and insulated roman shades have a continuous looped bead chain that when not attached to the wall or floor, hangs loosely by the blind, posing a fatal strangulation hazard 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 |
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