Jordache Ltd. Recalls Youth Hooded Sweatshirt with Drawstring for Strangulation Hazard
Recall 06113 · Mar 15, 2006 · Jordache Ltd.
30,000
units affected
30,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 06113
- Date
- Mar 15, 2006
- Company
- Jordache Ltd.
- Units affected
- 30,000
- Product
- U.S. Polo Association Youth Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstring
- Product type
- Clothing (Children)
- Hazard
- Strangulation
The product
The recalled youth hooded fleece garments have drawstrings. They were sold in a variety of colors and have "U.S. Polo Assn." written on them. A sewn-in tag also reads, "U.S. Polo Assn". The style number for these garments is 12-5169.
What can happen
The garments have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children.
The fix
Consumers should remove or cut the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard, or return the garment to the store where purchased for a refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- JC Penney stores nationwide from September 2005 through December 2005 for about $40.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled u.s. polo association youth hooded sweatshirts with drawstring?
Consumers should remove or cut the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard, or return the garment to the store where purchased for a refund.
What is the hazard?
The garments have a drawstring through the hood, posing 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.