Children's Hooded Sweatshirts Recalled by Adio Footwear Due to Strangulation Hazard
Recall 08288 · May 28, 2008 · Adio Footwear
300
units affected
300
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08288
- Date
- May 28, 2008
- Company
- Adio Footwear
- Units affected
- 300
- Product
- Boy's Hooded Zip Fleece Sweatshirts
- Product type
- Clothing (Children)
- Hazard
- Strangulation
The product
The boy's "Champ Custom" hooded zip fleece sweatshirt (style # 40305.HZB) is white with blue pin-stripes on the front and red panels on the sides. ADIO is spelled out across the front. The sweatshirt was sold in boys' sizes: small, medium, large and x-large.
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 from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard, and return the item to the place of purchase or to Adio Footwear for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Tilly's and Bob's stores nationwide from October 2007 through December 2007 for about $40.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled boy's hooded zip fleece sweatshirts?
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard, and return the item to the place of purchase or to Adio Footwear for a full refund.
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.