CPSC Recalls

Recalls / 2008-03-28

Boys' Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by High Energy; Children Can Strangle on Drawstrings

08234 · Recalled 2008-03-28 · CPSC page

Recalled Sweatshirt
Recalled Sweatshirt

Description

The recalled boys' sweatshirts are hooded and have a zipper up the front. They were sold in boys' sizes small and medium. The style number, and "High Energy" or "Energy Clothing Company," are printed on the sewn-in neck tag. The following styles are included in this recall. Style Number Color T78311 Tan and brown plaid S78511 S78514 S78515 S78516 White/black, blue/gray, red/navy and other assorted colors S72509 S74509 Navy blue and other assorted colors

Hazards

The sweatshirts have a drawstring through hood, which poses a strangulation hazard to children.

Reported injuries

None reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard, or contact High Energy for a full refund.

Products

NameModelUnits
Boys' Hooded SweatshirtsAbout 5,000

Parties

Distributor
Kidz World Inc., d/b/a High Energy USA, of New York, N.Y.
Made in
Pakistan, Egypt, South Korea
Sold at
Wal-Mart, Toys "R" Us, Kmart, Target, Atwoods, Pamida, Internet retailers

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact High Energy collect at (212) 563-4949 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

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Recalled Sweatshirt
Recalled Sweatshirt
Recalled Sweatshirt
Recalled Sweatshirt

Source: CPSC recall 08234. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.