# Active Apparel Recalls Boys Fission Zipper Hooded Sweatshirts Due to Strangulation Hazard
> **CPSC recall** · 2014-09-30 · 14286 · 1 injuries reported
## Recall
- **Number:** 14286
- **Date:** 2014-09-30
- **Injuries reported:** 1
## Products

Boys Zipper Hooded Sweatshirts

## 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.

## Remedies

Refund

## 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.

## Source
- [CPSC recall page](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/Active-Apparel-Recalls-Boys-Fission-Zipper-Hooded-Sweatshirts)
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