Girls' Hooded Sweaters with Drawstrings Recalled by Children's Apparel Network Due Strangulation Hazard
Recall 10180 · Mar 24, 2010 · Children's Apparel Network, Ltd.
9,700
units affected
9,700
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 10180
- Date
- Mar 24, 2010
- Company
- Children's Apparel Network, Ltd.
- Units affected
- 9,700
- Product
- Girls' Hooded Sweaters with Drawstrings
- Product type
- Clothing (Children)
- Hazard
- Strangulation
The product
The hooded sweaters were sold as part of a 3-piece set with knit shirt and corduroy pants. The girls' acrylic sweater has flower appliqués and embroidery. A Young Hearts label in the neck seam has RN# 16435. The sweaters were sold in sizes 2-4T and 4-6X.
What can happen
The hooded sweaters have a drawstring at the neck which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
The fix
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring from the sweaters to eliminate the hazard, or return the garment to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Burlington Coat Factory, Pamida and Ross Stores nationwide from June 2008 through November 2008 for about $15.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled girls' hooded sweaters with drawstrings?
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring from the sweaters to eliminate the hazard, or return the garment to the place of purchase for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The hooded sweaters have a drawstring at the neck 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.