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Trendset Originals Recalls Girls' Sweaters with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation HazardDate: 4/21/2006
Reason: Strangulation Hazard
Distribution: Nationwide.
Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 908-8308 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: "Who's That Girl!" Sweaters Units: About 1,700 Distributors: Trendset Originals, of New York, N.Y. Hazard: A drawstring is threaded through the hood of the garment, 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 girls' hooded sweaters are pink, blue and white and have a label that reads "Who's That Girl!" The R/N number is 48829 printed on the inside neck tag of the garment. Sold: Exclusively at Gordman's Department stores nationwide from September 2005 through November 2005 for about $10. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers can remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard or return the hooded drawstring sweater to the store where purchased for a full refund. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Trendset at (800) 908-8308 between 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit Trendset's Web site at www.trendsetny.com, or e-mail the firm at customer-service@trendsetny.com Other Child Safety Recalls and Alerts of InterestDate: 6/16/2008 Reason: Date: 6/12/2008 Reason: The screen print on the shirt contains excess levels of lead. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 7/3/2008 Reason: The rechargeable battery inside the helicopter can overheat. This can result in the helicopter’s body melting, as well as a risk of fire or burns to consumers. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 6/16/2008 Reason: Date: 6/12/2008 Reason: Some of the crib mattresses can measure smaller than the 27 1/4 inch minimum width requirement for cribs, creating a gap between the mattress and crib side rails, posing an entrapment hazard to infants. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 7/3/2008 Reason: The remote control unit can lose its signal, causing the toy vehicle to lose control, posing a risk of injury to the user or bystanders. Distribution: Nationwide |
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