CPSCMarch 28, 2008

Boys' Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by

Boys' Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by High Energy; Children Can Strangle on Drawstrings

Why was Boys' Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by recalled?

The sweatshirts have a drawstring through hood, which poses a strangulation hazard to children.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard, or contact High Energy for a full refund. Contact: For additional information, contact High Energy collect at (212) 563-4949 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
Boys' Hooded Sweatshirts
Company
Kidz World Inc., d/b/a High Energy USA, of New York, N.Y.
Quantity
About 5,000
Sold at
Wal-Mart, Toys "R" Us, Kmart, Target, Atwoods, and Pamida stores nationwide and Internet retailers from September 2007 through March 2008 for about $30.
Recall date
March 28, 2008
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The recalled boys' sweatshirts are hooded and have a zipper up the front. They were sold in boys' sizes small and medium. The style number, and "High Energy" or "Energy Clothing Company," are printed on the sewn-in neck tag. The following styles are included in this recall. Style Number Color T78311 Tan and brown plaid S78511 S78514 S78515 S78516 White/black, blue/gray, red/navy and other assorted colors S72509 S74509 Navy blue and other assorted colors

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