Boys' Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by High Energy; Children Can Strangle on Drawstrings
Recall 08234 · Mar 28, 2008 · Kidz World Inc., d/b/a High Energy USA
5,000
units affected
5,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08234
- Date
- Mar 28, 2008
- Company
- Kidz World Inc., d/b/a High Energy USA
- Units affected
- 5,000
- Product
- Boys' Hooded Sweatshirts
- Product type
- Clothing (Children)
- Hazard
- Strangulation
The product
The recalled boys' sweatshirts are hooded and have a zipper up the front. They were sold in boys' sizes small and medium. The style number, and "High Energy" or "Energy Clothing Company," are printed on the sewn-in neck tag. The following styles are included in this recall. Style Number Color T78311 Tan and brown plaid S78511 S78514 S78515 S78516 White/black, blue/gray, red/navy and other assorted colors S72509 S74509 Navy blue and other assorted colors
What can happen
The sweatshirts have a drawstring through hood, which poses a strangulation hazard to children.
The fix
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard, or contact High Energy for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Wal-Mart, Toys "R" Us, Kmart, Target, Atwoods, and Pamida stores nationwide and Internet retailers from September 2007 through March 2008 for about $30.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled boys' hooded sweatshirts?
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard, or contact High Energy for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The sweatshirts have a drawstring through hood, which poses 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.