CPSC, Meijer Announce Recall of Children's Sweatshirts with Drawstring Hoods
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2004-02-05). Hazards: strangulation. About 18,655 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 04078 |
| Published | 2004-02-05 |
| Last updated | 2025-01-27 |
| Product category | Clothing (Children) |
| Products | Children's Sweatshirts |
| Firm named in the title | Meijer |
| Firms | Meijer Distribution Inc., of Grand Rapids, Mich. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | Pakistan |
| Units (US) | 18,655 |
| Hazard classes | strangulation |
| Remedy classes | refund |
| Sold | Meijer retail stores in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky and Illinois, from August 2003 and January 2004, for between $20 and $22. |
Description
The fleece sweatshirts were sold in children's sizes 4-18 under the brand name, "Emergency Exit." The sweatshirts were manufactured in a variety of colors, including red, blue, grey and black. Each sweatshirt has an image on the chest of either a tribal design, dragon, motocross or skateboarding pattern.
Hazard
The sweatshirts have drawstrings in the hood. Children can get entangled and strangle in the drawstrings, that can catch on playground equipment, fences or tree branches.
Remedy
Consumers can return the sweatshirts to Meijer retailers for a full refund, or consumers can remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard.
Incidents and injuries
No injuries or incidents have been reported.
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