Children's Hooded Jackets and Pullover Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Hard Tail Due to Strangulation Hazard
Recall 09270 · Jul 9, 2009 · Hard Tail
130
units affected
130
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09270
- Date
- Jul 9, 2009
- Company
- Hard Tail
- Units affected
- 130
- Product
- Hard Tail girl's hooded jackets and pullover sweatshirts
- Product type
- Clothing (Children)
- Hazard
- Strangulation
The product
The recalled hooded jackets and pullover sweatshirts have style numbers and RN number 107435 included on the care label found sewn inside on the lower left seam.
What can happen
The jackets and pullovers have a drawstring through the hood or waist which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
The fix
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard, or return the garment to either the place of purchase or to Hard Tail for a refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Nordstrom's, Gingerbread Kids, Beautiful Kids, Tabeez, EZ Fashion, Village Kids, In Motion, Pitti Bimi, Red Apple and Kidding Around stores nationwide from July 2007 through September 2008 for about $60 to $85.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled hard tail girl's hooded jackets and pullover sweatshirts?
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard, or return the garment to either the place of purchase or to Hard Tail for a refund.
What is the hazard?
The jackets and pullovers have a drawstring through the hood or waist 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.