Seattle Cotton Works Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled Due to Strangulation Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2009-03-12). Hazards: strangulation. About 40,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 09154 |
| Published | 2009-03-12 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Clothing (Children) |
| Products | Hooded sweatshirts |
| Firms | Seattle Cotton Works, LLC, of Bellevue, Wash. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | Pakistan |
| Units (US) | 40,000 |
| Hazard classes | strangulation |
| Remedy classes | refund |
| Sold | Kohl's Department Stores nationwide from January 2009 through February 2009 for about $17. |
Description
The hooded, long sleeve sweatshirts have full-length zippers and drawstrings along the neck line. The products are sold under the Seattle Cotton Works brand in six different designs. The styles are set forth in the image below. The name, "Seattle Cotton Works" appears along the inside neck line.
Hazard
The sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood that can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard, or call Seattle Cotton Works to arrange for a full refund.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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