Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by NTD Apparel Due to Strangulation Hazard
Recall 10054 · Dec 3, 2009 · NTD Apparel
1,200
units affected
1,200
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 10054
- Date
- Dec 3, 2009
- Company
- NTD Apparel
- Units affected
- 1,200
- Product
- Hello Kitty Zip Up Hoodie Sweatshirts
- Product type
- Clothing (Children)
- Hazard
- Strangulation
The product
The "Hello Kitty" hoodie has an appliqué on the right chest and screenprint on left chest and left sleeve. They were sold in black with silver lining and in sizes 2T, 3T, 4, 5, 6 and 6X. NTD APPAREL, D1592H7273, RN#116180 is printed on the neck label and care label.
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 NTD Apparel for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Macy's and Dillard's department stores nationwide from November 2008 through December 2008 for $36.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled hello kitty zip up hoodie 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 NTD Apparel 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.