Recalls / 2004-02-05
CPSC, Meijer Announce Recall of Children's Sweatshirts with Drawstring Hoods
04078 · Recalled 2004-02-05 · CPSC page
Description
The fleece sweatshirts were sold in children's sizes 4-18 under the brand name, "Emergency Exit." The sweatshirts were manufactured in a variety of colors, including red, blue, grey and black. Each sweatshirt has an image on the chest of either a tribal design, dragon, motocross or skateboarding pattern.
Hazards
The sweatshirts have drawstrings in the hood. Children can get entangled and strangle in the drawstrings, that can catch on playground equipment, fences or tree branches.
Reported injuries
No injuries or incidents have been reported.
Remedy
Consumers can return the sweatshirts to Meijer retailers for a full refund, or consumers can remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard.
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Sweatshirts | 18,655 |
Parties
- Manufacturer
- Meijer Distribution Inc.
- Made in
- Pakistan
- Sold at
- Meijer retail stores in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Illinois, from August 2003, January 2004, for, $22.
Consumer contact
Call Meijer toll-free at (866) 280-8419 anytime or visit the firm's website at www.meijer.com
Source: CPSC recall 04078. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.