CPSC2009-07-15
Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Pro-Pac Distributing Due to Strangulation Hazard
Pro-Pac Distributing Corp., of Gardena, Calif.
Hazard
The sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard, or return the garment with drawstring to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers also can return the sweatshirts to Pro-Pac Distributing for a full refund.
Sold at
Retail stores in Los Angeles, Calif. and Las Vegas, Nevada from November 2008 through December 2008 for about $19.
Affected count
About 7,000
Injuries reported
None reported.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Youth Hooded Sweatshirts
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Pro-Pac Distributing at (888) 337-0011 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site atwww.proclubinc.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Childrens-Hooded-Sweatshirts-with-Drawstrings-Recalled-by-Pro-Pac-Distributing-Due-to-Strangulation-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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