CPSC2004-02-05
CPSC, Meijer Announce Recall of Children's Sweatshirts with Drawstring Hoods
Meijer Distribution Inc., of Grand Rapids, Mich.
Hazard
The sweatshirts have drawstrings in the hood. Children can get entangled and strangle in the drawstrings, that can catch on playground equipment, fences or tree branches.
Remedy
Consumers can return the sweatshirts to Meijer retailers for a full refund, or consumers can remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard.
Sold at
Meijer retail stores in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky and Illinois, from August 2003 and January 2004, for between $20 and $22.
Affected count
18,655
Injuries reported
No injuries or incidents have been reported.
Manufactured in
Pakistan
Products
Children's Sweatshirts
Consumer contact
Call Meijer toll-free at (866) 280-8419 anytime or visit the firm's website at www.meijer.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Meijer-Announce-Recall-of-Childrens-Sweatshirts-with-Drawstring-Hoods-Don't want to check this manually?
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