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Entrapment / StrangulationMay 3, 2011CPSC #11210

Girl's Hooded Sweater Recalled by El Gringo Imports Due to Strangulation Hazard

Brand
Unknown
Product
Clothing & Apparel
Units affected
300
Remedy
refund

What was recalled

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.

Injuries

None reported

Made in

Ecuador

Where it was sold

  • Pike Place Market in Seattle from November 2009 to August 2010 for between $20 and $25.

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