Girls' Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by YMI Jeanswear Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at dd's Discounts
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2012-05-08). Hazards: strangulation. About 500 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 12168 |
| Published | 2012-05-08 |
| Last updated | 2016-04-18 |
| Product category | Outerwear |
| Products | YMI girls' hooded sweatshirts with drawstrings |
| Firm named in the title | YMI Jeanswear |
| Firms | YMI Jeanswear, of Los Angeles, Calif. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | Cambodia |
| Units (US) | 500 |
| Hazard classes | strangulation |
| Remedy classes | refund |
| Sold | dd's Discounts stores nationwide from December 2011 through January 2012 for about $13. |
Description
This recall involves girls' sweatshirts sold under the brand name "YMI Jeanswear." The sweatshirts have a front zipper and a fur-lined hood with a drawstring stitched to each side. "YMI" is printed on the label at the neck. The sweatshirts were sold in gray, purple, pink and black, with either a snowflake or a flower design on the front and back. A heart charm with "YMI" engraved on it is attached to the zipper. The recalled sweatshirts were sold in children's sizes six through 16.
Hazard
The sweatshirts have drawstrings at the hood that pose a strangulation hazard to children.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled sweatshirt from their child and remove the drawstrings or return the sweatshirt to a dd's Discounts store for a full refund.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
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