CPSC2012-05-08
Girls' Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by YMI Jeanswear Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at dd's Discounts
YMI Jeanswear, of Los Angeles, Calif.
Hazard
The sweatshirts have drawstrings at the hood that pose a strangulation hazard to children.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled sweatshirt from their child and remove the drawstrings or return the sweatshirt to a dd's Discounts store for a full refund.
Sold at
dd's Discounts stores nationwide from December 2011 through January 2012 for about $13.
Affected count
About 500
Injuries reported
None reported
Manufactured in
Cambodia
Remedy type
Refund
Products
YMI girls' hooded sweatshirts with drawstrings
Consumer contact
For additional information, please contact YMI Jeanswear at (888) 394-1398 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.ymijeans.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Girls-Hooded-Sweatshirts-with-Drawstrings-Recalled-by-YMI-Jeanswear-Due-to-Strangulation-Hazard-Sold-Exclusively-at-dds-DiscountsDon't want to check this manually?
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