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Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Seena International for Strangulation HazardDate: 1/16/2007
Reason: Strangulation Hazard
FOR IMMEDIATE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Units: About 45,000 Importer: Seena International, of Yaphank, 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: No incidents or injuries have been reported. Description: This recall involves children's fleece hooded sweatshirts, sizes 8-12. The sweatshirts were sold in black, brown, blue, red, grey, white and off-white. The words "BKLYN Xpress" and "Brooklyn Xpress" and various graphic designs are embroidered on the sweatshirts. A sewn-in tag has one of the following style numbers: BXFL72B, BXFL73B, BXFL74B, BXFL75B, BXFL77B or BXFL80B. This recall only involves sweatshirts in sizes 8 to 12. Sold at: Various clothing stores, including Ross Stores & Gordman's, from September 2006 through December 2006 for about $25. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard or return the garment to the store where purchased for help in removing the drawstring. Customer Contact: For additional information, contact Seena International toll-free at (866) 927-5596 between 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.brooklynxpress.com Note: CPSC was alerted to this hazard by the State of Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection through its retail surveillance.
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