Active Apparel Recalls Boys Fission Zipper Hooded Sweatshirts Due to Strangulation Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2014-09-30 · 14286
Hazards
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.
Recall
Number
14286
Date
2014-09-30
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Boys Zipper Hooded Sweatshirts
Remedies
Options
Refund
Companies
Retailer(s)
Fred Myer and Kroger stores nationwide from June 2014 through August 2014 for about $18.
Importer(s)
Active Apparel, Mira Loma, California.
Country of manufacture
Pakistan
Description
This recall involves boys Fission zipper hooded sweatshirts made of 100% cotton. The sweatshirts come in black, green, royal blue, true red and turquoise color. There is a white drawstring tie that is attached on each side of the neck area. There are two pockets and a white zipper on the front of the garment. The recalled sweatshirts were sold in boys sizes small (size 8-10) and medium (size 12-14). The size can be found on the label that is sewn into the seam of the neck area. There is also a white label sewn into the lower left seam inside the garment. On the label, it states Karachi Pakistan, Active Apparel, has the manufacture date "MAY, 2014," and batch number 61271,159.