Children's Hooded Sweatshirts Recalled by Brents-Riordan Inc. Due to Strangulation Hazard
Recall 08238 · Apr 2, 2008 · Brents-Riordan Inc. LLC
7,400
units affected
7,400
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08238
- Date
- Apr 2, 2008
- Company
- Brents-Riordan Inc. LLC
- Units affected
- 7,400
- Product
- Hooded Youth Sweatshirts and Jackets
- Product type
- Clothing (Children)
- Hazard
- Strangulation
The product
This recall involves the Youth Hooded Sweatshirt (item # 11037Y-39) and the Youth Insulated Bomber with Hood (item # 1113Y-39). The item number is found in a label located underneath the care label. The sweatshirts have a camouflage design and "Photoflauge™" is printed on them.
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 to either the place of purchase or Brents-Riordan for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Various retail stores nationwide from July 2007 through December 2007 for between $20 and $30.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled hooded youth sweatshirts and jackets?
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard or return the sweatshirts to either the place of purchase or Brents-Riordan 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.