Steve & Barry's University Recalls Children's Outerwear with Drawstring Strangulation Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2006-01-26). Hazards: strangulation. About 334,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 06076 |
| Published | 2006-01-26 |
| Last updated | 2024-04-30 |
| Product category | Clothing (Children) |
| Products | Children's Upper Outerwear with Drawstrings |
| Firm named in the title | Steve & Barry's University |
| Firms | Steve & Barry's University Sportswear, of Port Washington, N.Y. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China, India, Macau, Pakistan |
| Units (US) | 334,000 |
| Hazard classes | strangulation |
| Remedy classes | refund |
| Sold | Steve & Barry's University Sportswear stores nationwide from January 2004 through December 2005 for between $6 and $10. |
Description
The recalled garments are various color jackets, coats, sweatshirts and sweaters, sold in youth sizes up to size 12 with drawstrings through the hood. Many of the sweatshirts have the names of colleges and universities written on them. A tag sewn on the garment reads, "Steve & Barry's Quality Athletic Goods." The style numbers are 15178, 16105, 16168, 16230, 16231, 16257, 16509, 17197, 17285 and 18346, which is written on a collar or side label.
Hazard
The garments have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children.
Remedy
Consumers should remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard or return the garment to the store where purchased for a refund.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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