Basix U.S.A. Recalls Children's Hooded Sweatshirts and Windbreakers with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard
Recall 07103 · Feb 13, 2007 · Basix U.S.A.
20,000
units affected
20,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07103
- Date
- Feb 13, 2007
- Company
- Basix U.S.A.
- Units affected
- 20,000
- Product
- Children's Hooded Sweatshirts and Windbreakers with Drawstrings
- Product type
- Clothing (Children)
- Hazard
- Strangulation
The product
This recall involves children's hooded sweatshirts and windbreakers sizes S to XL. Hooded sweatshirts included in the recall were sold in pink, white, light blue, yellow, navy and gray. The nylon windbreakers were sold in royal blue, olive, pink, light blue and navy. A tag sewn inside of the garment reads, "Basix USA." Style number PK215, PK218, KPF265, KPF275, or KH185 is printed on the garment's hang tag.
What can happen
The garments have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children.
The fix
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Discount department stores nationwide from May 2003 through December 2006 for between $20 and $50.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled children's hooded sweatshirts and windbreakers with drawstrings?
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard.
What is the hazard?
The garments have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.