Tops with Elastic Draw Cords Recalled by lululemon athletica Due to Injury Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2015-06-25). Hazards: impact injury, injury. About 133,000 units in the US and 185,000 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 15171 |
| Published | 2015-06-25 |
| Last updated | 2016-04-18 |
| Product category | Outerwear |
| Products | lululemon women's top |
| Firm named in the title | lululemon athletica |
| Firms | lululemon athletica of Vancouver, B.C. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | Bangladesh, China, Indonesia, Peru |
| Units (US) | 133,000 |
| Units (Canada) | 185,000 |
| Hazard classes | impact injury, injury |
| Remedy classes | repair, replace |
| Sold | lululemon stores, online at www.lululemon.com and through select sales partners between January 2008 and December 2014 for $75-260. |
Description
The recalled tops have an elastic draw cord with hard metal or plastic tips in the hood or around the neck area. Recalled tops come in a variety of colors and styles, including Carry and Go Hoodie; Cool Down Jacket; Course-ette Jacket; Cozy Up Jacket; Dance Studio Jacket; Dance Sweat Shirt; Don't Hurry Be Happy Pullover; Gratitude Wrap; Necessity Jacket; Proactive Jacket; Refresh Snap Up; Run Sun Blocker Pullover; Run Track N Field Jacket; Run With It Jacket; Sanctuary Jacket; Savasana Tunic; Sing, Floss, Travel Jacket; Stow 'N Go Jacket; Stride Jacket; Summertime Tunic; Varsity Hoodie; Victory Jacket and Wear With All Jacket. Each top displays an embroidered or printed lululemon logo; the location of the logo varies with the style of the garment.
Hazard
When the elastic draw cord with a hard tip in the hood or around the neck area is pulled or caught on something and released, it can snap back, impact the face area and result in injury.
Remedy
Consumers should stop wearing the tops with the elastic draw cord and either remove the draw cord or contact lululemon to request a new, non-elastic draw cord with written instructions on how to replace the draw cord.
Incidents and injuries
There were seven reported incidents, resulting in seven injuries to the face and eye.
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