Boys' Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Scope Apparel Due to Strangulation Hazard
Recall 08121 · Dec 6, 2007 · Scope Apparel L.P.
72,000
units affected
72,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08121
- Date
- Dec 6, 2007
- Company
- Scope Apparel L.P.
- Units affected
- 72,000
- Product
- Boys' hooded sweatshirts
- Product type
- Clothing (Children)
- Hazard
- Strangulation
The product
The boys' small and medium sized hooded zip-up sweatshirts have various designs on the front, and were sold in charcoal, navy blue and brown colors. "Whatever" and "RN#39209" are printed on the tag sewn into the jacket.
What can happen
The garments have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
The fix
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard, or return the sweatshirts for a full refund to either the place of purchase or Scope Apparel.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Mass merchandise and specialty children's clothing retailers nationwide from August 2007 through November 2007 for between $20 and $40.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled boys' hooded sweatshirts?
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard, or return the sweatshirts for a full refund to either the place of purchase or Scope Apparel.
What is the hazard?
The garments have a drawstring through the hood which can pose 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.