Recalls / 2015-09-04

The James Trading Group Recalls Kids Sports Hoodie Due to Strangulation Hazard

15233 · Recalled 2015-09-04 · CPSC page

Croker Kids Ireland Sports Hoodie (front)

Description

This recall involves James Trading Group's Croker Kids Ireland Sports Hoodie with model number IR6012 printed on a hang tag attached to the hoodie. The kid's hoodie has green fabric on the upper chest and arms with a white diagonal stripe across the torso and a blue panel on the bottom half of the hoodie. "Ireland" is printed in white letters across the chest and there are three Shamrock logos embroidered onto a patch on the bottom left side of the hoodie. The hoodie is 75% cotton and 25% polyester. The hoodie was sold in kid's sizes "2YR" through "12YR" printed on the hang tag and on the tag sewn into the neck of the garment. "Croker" is printed on the inside neck label on the garment.

Hazards

The sweatshirts have a drawstring around the neck area which poses a strangulation hazard to children. Drawstrings can become entangled or caught on playground slides, hand rails, school bus doors or other moving objects, posing a significant strangulation and/or entanglement hazard to children.

Reported injuries

None reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately take these recalled hoodies away from children. Consumers can remove the drawstring from the hoodie to eliminate the hazard or return it to the place where purchased for a full refund.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Croker Kids Ireland kid's hoodie		About 1,200

Parties

Manufacturer: The James Trading Group, Orangeburg, N.Y.
Made in: China
Sold at: Irish boutiques, other specialty retail, online at www.thejtg.com

Consumer contact

The James Trading Group at 800-541-5004 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.thejtg.com and click on the Recall tab on the top menu bar for more information.

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Croker Kids Ireland Sports Hoodie (back)

Source: CPSC recall 15233. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.