Boys' Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by High Energy; Children Can Strangle on Drawstrings
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2008-03-28). Hazards: strangulation. About 5,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 08234 |
| Published | 2008-03-28 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Clothing (Children) |
| Products | Boys' Hooded Sweatshirts |
| Firm named in the title | High Energy |
| Firms | Kidz World Inc., d/b/a High Energy USA, of New York, N.Y. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | Egypt, Pakistan, South Korea |
| Units (US) | 5,000 |
| Hazard classes | strangulation |
| Remedy classes | refund |
| Sold | Wal-Mart, Toys "R" Us, Kmart, Target, Atwoods, and Pamida stores nationwide and Internet retailers from September 2007 through March 2008 for about $30. |
Description
The recalled boys' sweatshirts are hooded and have a zipper up the front. They were sold in boys' sizes small and medium. The style number, and "High Energy" or "Energy Clothing Company," are printed on the sewn-in neck tag. The following styles are included in this recall. Style Number Color T78311 Tan and brown plaid S78511 S78514 S78515 S78516 White/black, blue/gray, red/navy and other assorted colors S72509 S74509 Navy blue and other assorted colors
Hazard
The sweatshirts have a drawstring through hood, which poses a strangulation hazard to children.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard, or contact High Energy for a full refund.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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