Trendset Originals Recalls Girls' Sweaters with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard
Recall 06138 · Apr 13, 2006 · Trendset Originals
1,700
units affected
1,700
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 06138
- Date
- Apr 13, 2006
- Company
- Trendset Originals
- Units affected
- 1,700
- Product
- Who's That Girl! Sweaters
- Product type
- Clothing (Children)
- Hazard
- Strangulation
The product
The recalled girls' hooded sweaters are pink, blue and white and have a label that reads "Who's That Girl!" The R/N number is 48829, printed on the inside neck tag of the garment.
What can happen
A drawstring is threaded through the hood of the garment, 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
- Exclusively at Gordman's Department stores nationwide from September 2005 through November 2005 for about $10.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled who's that girl! 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?
A drawstring is threaded through the hood of the garment, 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.