Girl's Hooded Sweater Recalled by El Gringo Imports Due to Strangulation Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2011-05-03). Hazards: entrapment, strangulation. About 300 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 11210 |
| Published | 2011-05-03 |
| Last updated | 2016-07-06 |
| Product category | Outerwear |
| Products | Girl's Hooded Sweater with Drawstring |
| Firm named in the title | El Gringo Imports |
| Firms | El Gringo Imports of Seattle (importer) |
| Manufactured in | Ecuador |
| Units (US) | 300 |
| Hazard classes | entrapment, strangulation |
| Remedy classes | refund |
| Sold | Pike Place Market in Seattle from November 2009 to August 2010 for between $20 and $25. |
Description
The recalled product is a hand-knitted wool sweater with a hood in sizes 1 through 10. The sweater has a drawstring in the hood with multi-colored yarn tassels. The sweaters are multi-colored with a front zipper. "El Gringo Imports" is written on a black neck tag.
Hazard
The hooded sweaters have drawstrings through the hood which can pose a strangulation or entrapment hazard to children.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring from the sweatshirt to eliminate the hazard or contact El Gringo Imports for instructions on how to receive a full refund.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
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