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Entrapment / StrangulationNovember 26, 2013CPSC #14032

Little Willy's Recalls Hooded Sweatshirts Due to Strangulation Hazard

Product
Clothing & Apparel
Units affected
200
Remedy
contact manufacturer

What was recalled

This recall involves Little Willy's brand children's hooded sweatshirts sold in sizes XS (2 years), S (3 years), M (4-5 years), L (6-7 years), XL (8-9 years) and XXL (10 years). The cotton fleece sweatshirts were sold in two color patterns: dark grey with light grey stripes and a red hood, and purple with navy blue stripes and a green hood. The sweatshirt has an elbow patch on the right arm and the Little Willy logo on the front.

Hazard

The hoodies have drawstrings through the hood or neck which pose a strangulation hazard to young children.

Injuries

None reported.

Made in

Peru

Where it was sold

  • Online at Zullily.com and Gilt.com from January 2012 to May 2012 for about $20.

Photos

Little Willy’s Hooded Sweatshirt
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