Basix U.S.A. Children's Hooded Sweatshirts and Windbreakers recall: Strangulation Hazard
Basix U.S.A. Recalls Children's Hooded Sweatshirts and Windbreakers with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard
Why was Basix U.S.A. Children's Hooded Sweatshirts and Windbreakers 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 immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard. Contact: For additional information, contact Basix U.S.A. at (800) 236-8150 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
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 Hooded Sweatshirts and Windbreakers with Drawstrings
- Company
- Vacation Clothing, doing business as Basix U.S.A., of Lauderdale Lakes, Fla.
- Quantity
- About 20,000
- Sold at
- Discount department stores nationwide from May 2003 through December 2006 for between $20 and $50.
- Recall date
- February 13, 2007
- Incidents / injuries
- None reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves children's hooded sweatshirts and windbreakers sizes S to XL. Hooded sweatshirts included in the recall were sold in pink, white, light blue, yellow, navy and gray. The nylon windbreakers were sold in royal blue, olive, pink, light blue and navy. A tag sewn inside of the garment reads, "Basix USA." Style number PK215, PK218, KPF265, KPF275, or KH185 is printed on the garment's hang tag.