CPSCDecember 9, 2004

CPSC, Norton McNaughton of Squire, Inc. Announce Recall

CPSC, Norton McNaughton of Squire, Inc. Announce Recall of Girls' Hooded Sweaters with Drawstrings

Why was CPSC, Norton McNaughton of Squire, Inc. Announce Recall recalled?

The hooded sweaters have drawstrings, posing a strangulation hazard to children.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers can remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard or return the hooded drawstring sweater to the store where purchased for a full refund. Contact: Call Norton McNaughton at (917) 777-9200 anytime or visit the website at www.nortonmcnaughton.com

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
Energie Brand Hooded Sweaters
Company
Norton McNaughton of Squire, Inc., of New York, N.Y.
Quantity
About 157,300
Sold at
Various retailers nationwide from July 2004 through November 2004 for between $15 and $25.
Recall date
December 9, 2004
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The recalled hooded drawstring sweaters were sold in a variety of colors and youth sizes S, M, L and XL. They were sold in either the pull-over hooded style or with a zipper. The RN Number 33364 and the word "energie," together with a small red flower, are printed on the collar tags. Only sweaters with drawstrings are included in this recall.

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