Strangulation Death of a Child Prompts Hill Sportswear To Recall Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2009-02-12 · 09129
Hazards
The sweatshirts have drawstrings through the hood. The drawstrings should be removed immediately since they can become caught on objects and strangle a child.
Recall
Number
09129
Date
2009-02-12
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Kid Pullover Hood Sweatshirt and Kid Zipper Sweatshirt with Hood
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Hill Sportswear Inc., of Paramount, Calif.
Retailer(s)
Various small retailers in California and Texas from 2003 to December 2008 for approximately $8.
Country of manufacture
United States
Description
The recall includes the Kid Pullover Hood and Kid Zipper with Hood. The Kid Pullover Hood has a flat style drawstring at the neck, one middle front pocket, and fleece inside lining. Top sewn in label reads "HILL/ Made in USA." The hooded Zipper children's sweatshirt has a rounded style drawstring at the neck, two front pockets, and fleece inside lining. Top sewn in label reads "HILL/ Made in USA".