CPSC2014-09-30
Active Apparel Recalls Boys Fission Zipper Hooded Sweatshirts Due to Strangulation Hazard
Active Apparel, Mira Loma, California.
Hazard
The sweatshirts have drawstrings around the neck area which pose a strangulation hazard to children. Drawstrings can become entangled or caught on playground slides, hand rails, school bus doors or other moving objects, posing a significant strangulation or an entanglement hazard to children.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the sweatshirt away from children. Consumers can remove the drawstring from the sweatshirt to eliminate the hazard or return it to the place of purchase for a full refund and a $10 gift card.
Sold at
Fred Myer and Kroger stores nationwide from June 2014 through August 2014 for about $18.
Affected count
About 7,800
Injuries reported
None reported.
Manufactured in
Pakistan
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Boys Zipper Hooded Sweatshirts
Consumer contact
Active Apparel toll-free at (844) 861-5308 from 9 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.activeapparel.net and click on the Recall tab located at the top of the home page.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/Active-Apparel-Recalls-Boys-Fission-Zipper-Hooded-SweatshirtsDon't want to check this manually?
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