CPSC Recalls

Recalls / 2007-02-13

Basix U.S.A. Recalls Children's Hooded Sweatshirts and Windbreakers with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard

07103 · Recalled 2007-02-13 · CPSC page

Recalled Hooded Sweatshirt
Recalled Hooded Sweatshirt

Description

This recall involves children's hooded sweatshirts and windbreakers sizes S to XL. Hooded sweatshirts included in the recall were sold in pink, white, light blue, yellow, navy and gray. The nylon windbreakers were sold in royal blue, olive, pink, light blue and navy. A tag sewn inside of the garment reads, "Basix USA." Style number PK215, PK218, KPF265, KPF275, or KH185 is printed on the garment's hang tag.

Hazards

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

Reported injuries

None reported.

Remedy

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

Products

NameModelUnits
Children's Hooded Sweatshirts and Windbreakers with DrawstringsAbout 20,000

Parties

Importer
Vacation Clothing, doing business as Basix U.S.A., of Lauderdale Lakes, Fla.
Made in
China
Sold at
Discount department from May 2003 through December 2006 for between $20, $50.

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact Basix U.S.A. at (800) 236-8150 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

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Recalled Hooded Sweatshirt
Recalled Hooded Sweatshirt
Recalled Hooded Windbreaker
Recalled Hooded Windbreaker

Source: CPSC recall 07103. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.