CPSCFebruary 24, 2006

Next Marketing Inc. Recalls Youth Hooded Fleece with

Next Marketing Inc. Recalls Youth Hooded Fleece with Drawstring for Strangulation Hazard

Why was Next Marketing Inc. Recalls Youth Hooded Fleece with 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 or cut the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard, or return the garment to the store where purchased for help in removing the drawstring. Contact: For additional information, contact Next Marketing Inc. toll-free at (866) 871-9978 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at http://www.nextinc.net/productrecalls.html

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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
Youth Hooded Fleece with Drawstrings
Company
Next Marketing Inc., of Wabash, Ind.
Quantity
About 22,000
Sold at
Web retailers, college book stores and department stores nationwide from September 2003 through December 10, 2005 for about $15.
Recall date
February 24, 2006
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The recalled youth hooded fleece garments have drawstrings. They were sold in a variety of colors and many of them have the names of colleges and universities printed or embroidered on them. A sewn-in tag reads, "Lil Fan" or "LF 2."

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