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InjurySeptember 2, 2008CPSC #08383

Hooded Sweaters Recalled by Empress Arts; Children Can Strangle on Drawstrings

Product
Clothing & Apparel
Units affected
130
Remedy
contact manufacturer

What was recalled

The cotton knit sweaters are cream colored with a blue stripe at the wrists and waist, a blue ball on the hood, and blue buttons. There is a drawstring through the hood with pom-poms at the ends. The sweaters were sold in children's size 2T under the brand name "Empress Arts." "Empress Baby" is sewn into the sweater's tag.

Hazard

The sweaters have drawstrings through the hood. Children can get entangled in the drawstrings, which can catch on playground equipment, fences or tree branches.

Injuries

None reported.

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • Specialty children's stores nationwide from August 2006 through April 2008 for between $28 and $45.

Photos

Recalled Children's Hooded Sweater
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