Foursquare Recalls Hooded Youth Jackets with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard
Recall 09072 · Dec 23, 2008 · Foursquare
12,800
units affected
12,800
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09072
- Date
- Dec 23, 2008
- Company
- Foursquare
- Units affected
- 12,800
- Product
- Foursquare Hooded Jackets
- Product type
- Clothing (Children)
- Hazard
- Strangulation
The product
This recall involves the Foursquare hooded jackets with drawstrings in boys' and girls' sizes XS, S, M, L, and XL. The jackets come in various colors and patterns and have a logo showing four adjacent, vertically offset squares on the sleeve, waist, breast and/or back of the jacket, depending on the specific model.
What can happen
The jackets have a drawstring through the hood, which poses a strangulation hazard to children.
The fix
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard, or contact Foursquare for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Snowboard, ski and sportswear stores nationwide from June 2008 through November 2008 for about $125.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled foursquare hooded jackets?
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard, or contact Foursquare for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The jackets have a drawstring through the hood, which poses 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.