Safety regulator, Norton McNaughton of Squire, Inc. Announce Recall of Girls' Hooded Sweaters with Drawstrings
Recall 05065 · Dec 9, 2004 · Norton McNaughton
157,300
units affected
157,300
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 05065
- Date
- Dec 9, 2004
- Company
- Norton McNaughton
- Units affected
- 157,300
- Product
- Energie Brand Hooded Sweaters
- Product type
- Clothing (Children)
- Hazard
- Strangulation
The product
The recalled hooded drawstring sweaters were sold in a variety of colors and youth sizes S, M, L and XL. They were sold in either the pull-over hooded style or with a zipper. The RN Number 33364 and the word "energie," together with a small red flower, are printed on the collar tags. Only sweaters with drawstrings are included in this recall.
What can happen
The hooded sweaters have drawstrings, posing a strangulation hazard to children.
The fix
Consumers can remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard or return the hooded drawstring sweater to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Various retailers nationwide from July 2004 through November 2004 for between $15 and $25.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled energie brand hooded sweaters?
Consumers can remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard or return the hooded drawstring sweater to the store where purchased for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The hooded sweaters have drawstrings, 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.