# Hooded Sweaters Recalled by Empress Arts; Children Can Strangle on Drawstrings
> **CPSC recall** · 2008-09-02 · 08383 · 1 injuries reported
## Recall
- **Number:** 08383
- **Date:** 2008-09-02
- **Injuries reported:** 1
## Products

Children's Hooded Sweaters

## Hazards

The sweaters have drawstrings through the hood. Children can get entangled in the drawstrings, which can catch on playground equipment, fences or tree branches.

## Manufacturer(s)

Empress Arts Ltd., of Monterey Park, Calif.

## Retailer(s)

Specialty children's stores nationwide from August 2006 through April 2008 for between $28 and $45.

## Country of manufacture

China

## Description

The cotton knit sweaters are cream colored with a blue stripe at the wrists and waist, a blue ball on the hood, and blue buttons. There is a drawstring through the hood with pom-poms at the ends. The sweaters were sold in children's size 2T under the brand name "Empress Arts." "Empress Baby" is sewn into the sweater's tag.

## Source
- [CPSC recall page](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Hooded-Sweaters-Recalled-by-Empress-Arts-Children-Can-Strangle-on-Drawstrings)
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