JD Fine & Company Recalls Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard
Recall 10216 · May 4, 2010 · JD Fine & Company
1,700
units affected
1,700
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 10216
- Date
- May 4, 2010
- Company
- JD Fine & Company
- Units affected
- 1,700
- Product
- Children's Hooded Velour Sweatshirts with Drawstrings
- Product type
- Clothing (Children)
- Hazard
- Strangulation
The product
This recall involves hooded sweatshirts sold under the "Sweet Tart" brand name in three styles: G80072873C in navy with rhinestones in the shape of a star; G80072874M in pink with rhinestones in the shape of a peace sign; and G80072875F in gray with rhinestones in the shape of a heart. The sweatshirts were sold in children's sizes XS, S, M and L and the name "Sweet Tart" can be found on the neck label.
What can happen
The hooded sweatshirts have a drawstring at the neck which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
The fix
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the jackets to eliminate the hazard or return the product to the store where purchased for a refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Saks Off 5th Avenue outlet stores from July 2009 to April 2010.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled children's hooded velour sweatshirts with drawstrings?
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the jackets to eliminate the hazard or return the product to the store where purchased for a refund.
What is the hazard?
The hooded sweatshirts 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.