CPSC2007-02-13
Basix U.S.A. Recalls Children's Hooded Sweatshirts and Windbreakers with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard
Vacation Clothing, doing business as Basix U.S.A., of Lauderdale Lakes, Fla.
Hazard
The garments have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard.
Sold at
Discount department stores nationwide from May 2003 through December 2006 for between $20 and $50.
Affected count
About 20,000
Injuries reported
None reported.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Children's Hooded Sweatshirts and Windbreakers with Drawstrings
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.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/Basix-USA-Recalls-Childrens-Hooded-Sweatshirts-and-Windbreakers-with-Drawstrings-Due-to-Strangulation-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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