Foursquare Recalls Hooded Youth Jackets with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2008-12-23). Hazards: strangulation. About 12,800 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 09072 |
| Published | 2008-12-23 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Clothing (Children) |
| Products | Foursquare Hooded Jackets |
| Firm named in the title | Foursquare |
| Firms | Foursquare Outerwear, of Irvine, Calif. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | Taiwan |
| Units (US) | 12,800 |
| Hazard classes | strangulation |
| Remedy classes | refund |
| Sold | Snowboard, ski and sportswear stores nationwide from June 2008 through November 2008 for about $125. |
Description
This recall involves the Foursquare hooded jackets with drawstrings in boys' and girls' sizes XS, S, M, L, and XL. The jackets come in various colors and patterns and have a logo showing four adjacent, vertically offset squares on the sleeve, waist, breast and/or back of the jacket, depending on the specific model.
Hazard
The jackets have a drawstring through the hood, which poses a strangulation hazard to children.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard, or contact Foursquare for a full refund.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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