Deezo Children’s Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Zulily Due to Strangulation Hazard
Recall 13192 · May 16, 2013 · Zulily, Inc.
560
units affected
560
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13192
- Date
- May 16, 2013
- Company
- Zulily, Inc.
- Units affected
- 560
- Product
- Deezo boys and girls zip-up hoodies
- Product type
- Clothing (Children)
- Remedy
- Refund, Repair
- Hazard
- Strangulation
The product
This recall involves a Deezo brand boys', girls', and toddlers' zip-up hoodies made of 65% polyester and 35% cotton. The sweatshirts and jackets have designs that include a heart with arrow, swirl, alien, flower, guitar, motor scooter and circuit board designs and come in the following color combinations: pink with white or black trim; white with pink or green trim; blue with a light blue and white trim and black with blue or green trim. The following model numbers are included in the recall: 12501, 12502, 12503, 12504, 12505, 12506, 12507, 12508, 12509, 12801, 12802, 12803, 12804, 12806, 12807, 12808, 12809, 12810. Model numbers are located on the care label sewn into the garments side seam. The garment's hangtag has "happyfashion4kids www.deezo.com.au" printed on it.
What can happen
The sweatshirts and jackets have drawstrings through the hood which pose a strangulation hazard to young children.
The fix
Consumers should immediately take the garments away from children. Consumers can remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard or return the garments to Zulily for a full refund. Contact Zulily to obtain a return address label and instructions for returning the garment.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- Zulily.com from August 2012 to March 2013 for between $20 and $50.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled deezo boys and girls zip-up hoodies?
Consumers should immediately take the garments away from children. Consumers can remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard or return the garments to Zulily for a full refund. Contact Zulily to obtain a return address label and instructions for returning the garment.
What is the hazard?
The sweatshirts and jackets have drawstrings through the hood which pose a strangulation hazard to young 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.