Children's Hooded Sweatshirts Recalled by MM Compound Due to Strangulation Hazard
Recall 09167 · Mar 25, 2009 · MM Compound LLC (also known as Metal Mulisha Clothing)
2,200
units affected
2,200
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09167
- Date
- Mar 25, 2009
- Company
- MM Compound LLC (also known as Metal Mulisha Clothing)
- Units affected
- 2,200
- Product
- Hooded Fleece Sweatshirts
- Product type
- Clothing (Children)
- Hazard
- Strangulation
The product
The boys' hooded fleece sweatshirts have style number M47610315 and style name "ID" printed along with the RN# 120953 located on the country of origin and care label sewn in the center back neck and were sold in sizes S-XL. The sweatshirts were sold in two colors - black and white.
What can happen
The sweatshirts 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, or return the garment to either the place of purchase or to MM Compound for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- The following retailers sold these products nationwide from August 2007 through November 2007 for about $50: Action Sports, Arrow Motorsports, Beaverton Honda Yamaha, Blue Beach Boardshop, California Motorsport Center, Chamber, City Trendz, Cycle Gear, Dead Sailor, Enduro Trgovina in Storitve...
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled hooded fleece 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 MM Compound for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The sweatshirts 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.