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Entrapment / StrangulationDecember 22, 2014CPSC #15714

James Trading Group Recalls Croker Kids Fleece Panel Hoodie Due to Strangulation Hazard (Recall Alert)

Product
Clothing & Apparel
Units affected
1,113
Remedy
refund

What was recalled

This recall involves James Trading Group's Croker Kids brand Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) licensed fleece hoodies. The hoodie has a full zippered front and 3-tone color panels of green, white and blue, with GAA embroidery on the left and right chest and on the hood. The word Ireland is printed on the back across the shoulders. The fabric is 75% cotton and 25% polyester. They were sold in kid's sizes "2YR" through "12YR" shown on a hang tag and on the tag sewn into the neck. Model number GA2002 is on a hang tag.

Hazard

The sweatshirts have a drawstring around the neck area which poses a strangulation hazard to children. Drawstrings can become entangled or caught on playground slides, hand rails, school bus doors or other moving objects, posing a significant strangulation and/or entanglement hazard to children.

Injuries

None reported.

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • Irish boutiques, specialty retail stores nationwide, and online at www.thejtg.com from January 2013 to December 2014 for about $50.

Photos

Croker Kids GAA fleece panel hoodieback of hoodiehang tag and sewn label
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