Recalls / 2006-01-26

Steve & Barry's University Recalls Children's Outerwear with Drawstring Strangulation Hazard

06076 · Recalled 2006-01-26 · CPSC page

Description

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.

Hazards

The garments have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children.

Reported injuries

None reported.

Remedy

Consumers should remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard or return the garment to the store where purchased for a refund.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Children's Upper Outerwear with Drawstrings		About 334,000

Parties

Importer: Steve & Barry's University Sportswear, of Port Washington, N.Y.
Made in: China, India, Pakistan, Macau
Sold at: $10.

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact Steve & Barry's University Sportswear toll-free at (877) 866-7776 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.steveandbarrys.com

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Source: CPSC recall 06076. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.