CPSC, Meijer Announce Recall of Children’s Sweatshirts with Drawstring Hoods

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Recall Category: Kids Recalls

Recall Date: 2004-02-05T00:00:00

Product: Children's Sweatshirts

Company: Meijer Distribution Inc., of Grand Rapids, Mich.

Hazard: The sweatshirts have drawstrings in the hood. Children can get entangled and strangle in the drawstrings, that can catch on playground equipment, fences or tree branches.

Description: The fleece sweatshirts were sold in children's sizes 4-18 under the brand name, "Emergency Exit." The sweatshirts were manufactured in a variety of colors, including red, blue, grey and black. Each sweatshirt has an image on the chest of either a tribal design, dragon, motocross or skateboarding pattern.

Remedy: Consumers can return the sweatshirts to Meijer retailers for a full refund, or consumers can remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard.

Incidents / Injuries: No injuries or incidents have been reported.

Recall Number: 04078

Product Type: Other Children’s Product

Hazard Type: Other Safety Hazard

View CPSC Recall Notice