Recalls / 2012-05-08

Girls' Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by YMI Jeanswear Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at dd's Discounts

12168 · Recalled 2012-05-08 · CPSC page

Description

This recall involves girls' sweatshirts sold under the brand name "YMI Jeanswear." The sweatshirts have a front zipper and a fur-lined hood with a drawstring stitched to each side. "YMI" is printed on the label at the neck. The sweatshirts were sold in gray, purple, pink and black, with either a snowflake or a flower design on the front and back. A heart charm with "YMI" engraved on it is attached to the zipper. The recalled sweatshirts were sold in children's sizes six through 16.

Hazards

The sweatshirts have drawstrings at the hood that pose a strangulation hazard to children.

Reported injuries

None reported

Remedy

Consumers should immediately take the recalled sweatshirt from their child and remove the drawstrings or return the sweatshirt to a dd's Discounts store for a full refund.

Products

Name	Model	Units
YMI girls' hooded sweatshirts with drawstrings		About 500

Parties

Importer: YMI Jeanswear, of Los Angeles, Calif.
Made in: Cambodia
Sold at: dd's Discounts from December 2011 through January 2012 for about $13.

Consumer contact

For additional information, please contact YMI Jeanswear at (888) 394-1398 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.ymijeans.com

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Source: CPSC recall 12168. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.