Steve & Barry's University Recalls Children's Outerwear
Steve & Barry's University Recalls Children's Outerwear with Drawstring Strangulation Hazard
Why was Steve & Barry's University Recalls Children's Outerwear recalled?
The garments have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard or return the garment to the store where purchased for a refund. Contact: For additional information, contact Steve & Barry's University Sportswear toll-free at (877) 866-7776 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.steveandbarrys.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
- Children's Upper Outerwear with Drawstrings
- Company
- Steve & Barry's University Sportswear, of Port Washington, N.Y.
- Quantity
- About 334,000
- Sold at
- Steve & Barry's University Sportswear stores nationwide from January 2004 through December 2005 for between $6 and $10.
- Recall date
- January 26, 2006
- Incidents / injuries
- None reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product 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.