Tops with Elastic Draw Cords Recalled by lululemon athletica Due to Injury Hazard
Recall 15171 · Jun 25, 2015 · lululemon athletica
133,000
units affected
133,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 15171
- Date
- Jun 25, 2015
- Company
- lululemon athletica
- Units affected
- 133,000
- Product
- lululemon women's top
- Product type
- Outerwear
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
The recalled tops have an elastic draw cord with hard metal or plastic tips in the hood or around the neck area. Recalled tops come in a variety of colors and styles, including Carry and Go Hoodie; Cool Down Jacket; Course-ette Jacket; Cozy Up Jacket; Dance Studio Jacket; Dance Sweat Shirt; Don't Hurry Be Happy Pullover; Gratitude Wrap; Necessity Jacket; Proactive Jacket; Refresh Snap Up; Run Sun Blocker Pullover; Run Track N Field Jacket; Run With It Jacket; Sanctuary Jacket; Savasana Tunic; Sing, Floss, Travel Jacket; Stow 'N Go Jacket; Stride Jacket; Summertime Tunic; Varsity Hoodie; Victory Jacket and Wear With All Jacket. Each top displays an embroidered or printed lululemon logo; the location of the logo varies with the style of the garment.
What can happen
When the elastic draw cord with a hard tip in the hood or around the neck area is pulled or caught on something and released, it can snap back, impact the face area and result in injury.
The fix
Consumers should stop wearing the tops with the elastic draw cord and either remove the draw cord or contact lululemon to request a new, non-elastic draw cord with written instructions on how to replace the draw cord.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- There were seven reported incidents, resulting in seven injuries to the face and eye.
- Sold at
- lululemon stores, online at www.lululemon.com and through select sales partners between January 2008 and December 2014 for $75-260.
Related pages
Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled lululemon women's top?
Consumers should stop wearing the tops with the elastic draw cord and either remove the draw cord or contact lululemon to request a new, non-elastic draw cord with written instructions on how to replace the draw cord.
What is the hazard?
When the elastic draw cord with a hard tip in the hood or around the neck area is pulled or caught on something and released, it can snap back, impact the face area and result in injury.
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.