Girls' Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by YMI Jeanswear Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at dd's Discounts
Recall 12168 · May 8, 2012 · YMI Jeanswear
500
units affected
500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12168
- Date
- May 8, 2012
- Company
- YMI Jeanswear
- Units affected
- 500
- Product
- YMI girls' hooded sweatshirts with drawstrings
- Product type
- Outerwear
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Strangulation
The product
This recall involves girls' sweatshirts sold under the brand name "YMI Jeanswear." The sweatshirts have a front zipper and a fur-lined hood with a drawstring stitched to each side. "YMI" is printed on the label at the neck. The sweatshirts were sold in gray, purple, pink and black, with either a snowflake or a flower design on the front and back. A heart charm with "YMI" engraved on it is attached to the zipper. The recalled sweatshirts were sold in children's sizes six through 16.
What can happen
The sweatshirts have drawstrings at the hood that pose a strangulation hazard to children.
The fix
Consumers should immediately take the recalled sweatshirt from their child and remove the drawstrings or return the sweatshirt to a dd's Discounts store for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- dd's Discounts stores nationwide from December 2011 through January 2012 for about $13.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled ymi girls' hooded sweatshirts with drawstrings?
Consumers should immediately take the recalled sweatshirt from their child and remove the drawstrings or return the sweatshirt to a dd's Discounts store for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The sweatshirts have drawstrings at the hood that 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.