Recalls / 2006-02-15

Black Dog Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled for Strangulation Hazard

06088 · Recalled 2006-02-15 · CPSC page

Description

The recalled sweatshirts have a black dog on the front and are sold in youth sizes up to size 12, with drawstrings through the hood. Sweatshirt colors include navy blue, gray, red, pink, black or oatmeal. "The Black Dog," "Est. 71," or "The Black Dog/Martha's Vineyard" are printed on the back of some of the sweatshirts. A tag sewn on the inside of the garment reads, "The Black Dog." Style numbers are K086, K088, K090, K062, or K063 are printed on the garment's hang tag.

Hazards

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

Reported injuries

No incidents or injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings		About 9,700

Parties

Manufacturer: The Black Dog Tavern Company Inc.
Made in: Canada, China
Sold at: Exclusively through Black Dog retail stores, catalog, Web site, $50.

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact Black Dog at (800) 626-1991 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.theblackdog.com

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Source: CPSC recall 06088. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.