Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by New Mode Sportswear Due to Strangulation Hazard
Recall 10129 · Feb 2, 2010 · New Mode Sportswear
7,200
units affected
7,200
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 10129
- Date
- Feb 2, 2010
- Company
- New Mode Sportswear
- Units affected
- 7,200
- Product
- 21 Pro USA Children's Pullovers and Hoodies
- Product type
- Clothing (Children)
- Hazard
- Strangulation
The product
This recall involves children's hooded pullover and zip hooded sweatshirts in sizes S-XL. They were sold in black, navy blue and heather gray. Brand name "21 Pro USA" Sportswear and RN#92952 are printed on a label sewn into the neck of the sweatshirts.
What can happen
The children's 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 garments to the place of purchase or to New Mode Sportswear for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Various T-shirt outlets and swap meets on the West Coast from January 2006 through July 2006 for about $6.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled 21 pro usa children's pullovers and hoodies?
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard or return the garments to the place of purchase or to New Mode Sportswear for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The children's 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.