Steve & Barry's University Recalls Children's Outerwear with Drawstring Strangulation Hazard
Recall 06076 · Jan 26, 2006 · Steve & Barry's University
334,000
units affected
334,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 06076
- Date
- Jan 26, 2006
- Company
- Steve & Barry's University
- Units affected
- 334,000
- Product
- Children's Upper Outerwear with Drawstrings
- Product type
- Clothing (Children)
- Hazard
- Strangulation
The product
The recalled garments are various color jackets, coats, sweatshirts and sweaters, sold in youth sizes up to size 12 with drawstrings through the hood. Many of the sweatshirts have the names of colleges and universities written on them. A tag sewn on the garment reads, "Steve & Barry's Quality Athletic Goods." The style numbers are 15178, 16105, 16168, 16230, 16231, 16257, 16509, 17197, 17285 and 18346, which is written on a collar or side label.
What can happen
The garments have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children.
The fix
Consumers should remove 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
- Steve & Barry's University Sportswear stores nationwide from January 2004 through December 2005 for between $6 and $10.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled children's upper outerwear with drawstrings?
Consumers should remove 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.