CPSCSeptember 2, 2008

Hooded Sweaters Recalled by Empress Arts

Hooded Sweaters Recalled by Empress Arts; Children Can Strangle on Drawstrings

Why was Hooded Sweaters Recalled by Empress Arts recalled?

The sweaters have drawstrings through the hood. Children can get entangled in the drawstrings, which can catch on playground equipment, fences or tree branches.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweaters to eliminate the hazard. Contact: For additional information, contact Empress Arts collect at (323) 780-8181 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.empressarts.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 Hooded Sweaters
Company
Empress Arts Ltd., of Monterey Park, Calif.
Quantity
About 130
Sold at
Specialty children's stores nationwide from August 2006 through April 2008 for between $28 and $45.
Recall date
September 2, 2008
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The cotton knit sweaters are cream colored with a blue stripe at the wrists and waist, a blue ball on the hood, and blue buttons. There is a drawstring through the hood with pom-poms at the ends. The sweaters were sold in children's size 2T under the brand name "Empress Arts." "Empress Baby" is sewn into the sweater's tag.

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