Girls' Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by YMI Jeanswear Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at dd's Discounts
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2012-05-08 · 12168
Hazards
The sweatshirts have drawstrings at the hood that pose a strangulation hazard to children.
Recall
Number
12168
Date
2012-05-08
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
YMI girls' hooded sweatshirts with drawstrings
Remedies
Options
Refund
Companies
Retailer(s)
dd's Discounts stores nationwide from December 2011 through January 2012 for about $13.
Importer(s)
YMI Jeanswear, of Los Angeles, Calif.
Country of manufacture
Cambodia
Description
This recall involves girls' sweatshirts sold under the brand name "YMI Jeanswear." The sweatshirts have a front zipper and a fur-lined hood with a drawstring stitched to each side. "YMI" is printed on the label at the neck. The sweatshirts were sold in gray, purple, pink and black, with either a snowflake or a flower design on the front and back. A heart charm with "YMI" engraved on it is attached to the zipper. The recalled sweatshirts were sold in children's sizes six through 16.