CPSC2008-03-28
Boys' Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by High Energy; Children Can Strangle on Drawstrings
Kidz World Inc., d/b/a High Energy USA, of New York, N.Y.
Hazard
The sweatshirts have a drawstring through hood, which poses a strangulation hazard to children.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard, or contact High Energy for a full refund.
Sold at
Wal-Mart, Toys "R" Us, Kmart, Target, Atwoods, and Pamida stores nationwide and Internet retailers from September 2007 through March 2008 for about $30.
Affected count
About 5,000
Injuries reported
None reported.
Manufactured in
Pakistan, Egypt, South Korea
Products
Boys' Hooded Sweatshirts
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.
Official notice
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