Trail Crest Recalls Children's Hooded Sweatshirts Due to Strangulation Hazard
Recall 14002 · Oct 22, 2013 · Trail Crest
350
units affected
350
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 14002
- Date
- Oct 22, 2013
- Company
- Trail Crest
- Units affected
- 350
- Product
- Trail Crest boys and girls hooded sweatshirts and jackets
- Product type
- Outerwear
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Strangulation
The product
This recall involves Trail Crest brand boys and girls hooded sweatshirts sold in sizes x-small, small and medium. They have a camouflage pattern on shoulders and arms, with drawstrings in the hood and zippers at the neck. They come in birch and camouflage, pink and camouflage, and purple and camouflage. There is a tag sewn on the outside of the jacket left sleeve with style number 29121. There is an additional Trail Crest tag in the neckline
What can happen
The hoodies and jackets have drawstrings through the hood or neck which pose a strangulation hazard to young children.
The fix
Consumers should immediately take the garments away from children. Consumers can remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard or return the garments to Trail Crest for a full refund. Contact Trail Crest for a return address label and instructions for returning the garment.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Zulily.com and other stores nationwide from November 2012 to February 2013 for about $15.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled trail crest boys and girls hooded sweatshirts and jackets?
Consumers should immediately take the garments away from children. Consumers can remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard or return the garments to Trail Crest for a full refund. Contact Trail Crest for a return address label and instructions for returning the garment.
What is the hazard?
The hoodies and jackets have drawstrings through the hood or neck which pose a strangulation hazard to young 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.