Steve & Barry's University Recalls Children's Outerwear with Drawstring Strangulation Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2006-01-26 · 06076
Hazards
The garments have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children.
Recall
Number
06076
Date
2006-01-26
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Children's Upper Outerwear with Drawstrings
Companies
Retailer(s)
Steve & Barry's University Sportswear stores nationwide from January 2004 through December 2005 for between $6 and $10.
Importer(s)
Steve & Barry's University Sportswear, of Port Washington, N.Y.
Country of manufacture
China; India; Pakistan; Macau
Description
The recalled garments are various color jackets, coats, sweatshirts and sweaters, sold in youth sizes up to size 12 with drawstrings through the hood. Many of the sweatshirts have the names of colleges and universities written on them. A tag sewn on the garment reads, "Steve & Barry's Quality Athletic Goods." The style numbers are 15178, 16105, 16168, 16230, 16231, 16257, 16509, 17197, 17285 and 18346, which is written on a collar or side label.