Strangulation Death of a Child Prompts Hill Sportswear To Recall Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2009-02-12). Hazards: strangulation. About 120,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 09129 |
| Published | 2009-02-12 |
| Last updated | 2014-06-13 |
| Product category | Clothing (Children) |
| Products | Kid Pullover Hood Sweatshirt and Kid Zipper Sweatshirt with Hood |
| Firms | Hill Sportswear Inc., of Paramount, Calif. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 120,000 |
| Hazard classes | strangulation |
| Remedy classes | refund |
| Sold | Various small retailers in California and Texas from 2003 to December 2008 for approximately $8. |
Description
The recall includes the Kid Pullover Hood and Kid Zipper with Hood. The Kid Pullover Hood has a flat style drawstring at the neck, one middle front pocket, and fleece inside lining. Top sewn in label reads "HILL/ Made in USA." The hooded Zipper children's sweatshirt has a rounded style drawstring at the neck, two front pockets, and fleece inside lining. Top sewn in label reads "HILL/ Made in USA".
Hazard
The sweatshirts have drawstrings through the hood. The drawstrings should be removed immediately since they can become caught on objects and strangle a child.
Remedy
Due to the serious nature of this hazard, parents are urged to immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts or return the garment to either the place of purchase or to Hill Sportswear for a full refund.
Incidents and injuries
CPSC received one report of a death involving a 3-year-old boy in Fresno, Calif. He was strangled when the drawstring on the hooded sweatshirt that he was wearing became stuck on a play ground set.
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