Basix U.S.A. Recalls Children's Hooded Sweatshirts and Windbreakers with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2007-02-13). Hazards: strangulation. About 20,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 07103 |
| Published | 2007-02-13 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Clothing (Children) |
| Products | Children's Hooded Sweatshirts and Windbreakers with Drawstrings |
| Firm named in the title | Basix U.S.A. |
| Firms | Vacation Clothing, doing business as Basix U.S.A., of Lauderdale Lakes, Fla. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 20,000 |
| Hazard classes | strangulation |
| Sold | Discount department stores nationwide from May 2003 through December 2006 for between $20 and $50. |
Description
This recall involves children's hooded sweatshirts and windbreakers sizes S to XL. Hooded sweatshirts included in the recall were sold in pink, white, light blue, yellow, navy and gray. The nylon windbreakers were sold in royal blue, olive, pink, light blue and navy. A tag sewn inside of the garment reads, "Basix USA." Style number PK215, PK218, KPF265, KPF275, or KH185 is printed on the garment's hang tag.
Hazard
The garments have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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