Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by NTD Apparel Due to Strangulation Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2009-12-03). Hazards: strangulation. About 1,200 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 10054 |
| Published | 2009-12-03 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Clothing (Children) |
| Products | Hello Kitty Zip Up Hoodie Sweatshirts |
| Firm named in the title | NTD Apparel |
| Firms | NTD Apparel, of Los Angeles, Calif. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 1,200 |
| Hazard classes | strangulation |
| Remedy classes | refund |
| Sold | Macy's and Dillard's department stores nationwide from November 2008 through December 2008 for $36. |
Description
The "Hello Kitty" hoodie has an appliqué on the right chest and screenprint on left chest and left sleeve. They were sold in black with silver lining and in sizes 2T, 3T, 4, 5, 6 and 6X. NTD APPAREL, D1592H7273, RN#116180 is printed on the neck label and care label.
Hazard
The sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard, or return the garment to either the place of purchase or to NTD Apparel for a full refund.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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