CPSC2015-06-25
Tops with Elastic Draw Cords Recalled by lululemon athletica Due to Injury Hazard
lululemon athletica of Vancouver, B.C.
Hazard
When the elastic draw cord with a hard tip in the hood or around the neck area is pulled or caught on something and released, it can snap back, impact the face area and result in injury.
Remedy
Consumers should stop wearing the tops with the elastic draw cord and either remove the draw cord or contact lululemon to request a new, non-elastic draw cord with written instructions on how to replace the draw cord.
Sold at
lululemon stores, online at www.lululemon.com and through select sales partners between January 2008 and December 2014 for $75-260.
Affected count
About 133,000 in the United States and 185,000 in Canada
Injuries reported
There were seven reported incidents, resulting in seven injuries to the face and eye.
Manufactured in
Bangladesh, China, Indonesia, Peru
Remedy type
Repair
Products
lululemon women's top
Consumer contact
lululemon toll-free (877) 263-9300 8 a.m. to 1 a.m. ET Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. ET on Saturday and Sunday, email lululemon's Guest Education Centre at gec@lululemon.com or visit www.lululemon.com and click on "Important Safety Notice" for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2015/lululemon-athletica-recalls-tops-with-elastic-cordsDon't want to check this manually?
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