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Entrapment / StrangulationMarch 28, 2008CPSC #08234

Boys' Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by High Energy; Children Can Strangle on Drawstrings

Brand
Unknown
Product
Clothing & Apparel
Units affected
5,000
Remedy
refund

What was recalled

The recalled boys' sweatshirts are hooded and have a zipper up the front. They were sold in boys' sizes small and medium. The style number, and "High Energy" or "Energy Clothing Company," are printed on the sewn-in neck tag. The following styles are included in this recall. Style Number Color T78311 Tan and brown plaid S78511 S78514 S78515 S78516 White/black, blue/gray, red/navy and other assorted colors S72509 S74509 Navy blue and other assorted colors

Hazard

The sweatshirts have a drawstring through hood, which poses a strangulation hazard to children.

Injuries

None reported.

Made in

Pakistan, Egypt, South Korea

Where it was sold

  • Wal-Mart, Toys "R" Us, Kmart, Target, Atwoods, and Pamida stores nationwide and Internet retailers from September 2007 through March 2008 for about $30.

Photos

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