CPSC2011-05-03
Girl's Hooded Sweater Recalled by El Gringo Imports Due to Strangulation Hazard
El Gringo Imports of Seattle
Hazard
The hooded sweaters have drawstrings through the hood which can pose a strangulation or entrapment hazard to children.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring from the sweatshirt to eliminate the hazard or contact El Gringo Imports for instructions on how to receive a full refund.
Sold at
Pike Place Market in Seattle from November 2009 to August 2010 for between $20 and $25.
Affected count
About 300
Injuries reported
None reported
Manufactured in
Ecuador
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Girl's Hooded Sweater with Drawstring
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact El Gringo Imports toll-free at (877) 278-1434 between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, visit the firm's website at www.elgringoimports.com or e-mail the firm at michael@elgringoimports.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2011/Girls-Hooded-Sweater-Recalled-by-El-Gringo-Imports-Due-to-Strangulation-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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