CPSC2008-09-02
Hooded Sweaters Recalled by Empress Arts; Children Can Strangle on Drawstrings
Empress Arts Ltd., of Monterey Park, Calif.
Hazard
The sweaters have drawstrings through the hood. Children can get entangled in the drawstrings, which can catch on playground equipment, fences or tree branches.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweaters to eliminate the hazard.
Sold at
Specialty children's stores nationwide from August 2006 through April 2008 for between $28 and $45.
Affected count
About 130
Injuries reported
None reported.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Children's Hooded Sweaters
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Empress Arts collect at (323) 780-8181 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.empressarts.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Hooded-Sweaters-Recalled-by-Empress-Arts-Children-Can-Strangle-on-DrawstringsDon't want to check this manually?
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