CPSCDecember 23, 2008

Foursquare Hooded Youth Jackets with Drawstrings recall: Strangulation Hazard

Foursquare Recalls Hooded Youth Jackets with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard

Why was Foursquare Hooded Youth Jackets with Drawstrings recalled?

The jackets have a drawstring through the 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 Foursquare for a full refund. Contact: For additional information, contact Foursquare toll-free at (877) 327-4484 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT, visit Foursquare's Web site at www.foursquareouterwear.com, or e-mail the firm at [email protected]

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
Foursquare Hooded Jackets
Company
Foursquare Outerwear, of Irvine, Calif.
Quantity
About 12,800
Sold at
Snowboard, ski and sportswear stores nationwide from June 2008 through November 2008 for about $125.
Recall date
December 23, 2008
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

This recall involves the Foursquare hooded jackets with drawstrings in boys' and girls' sizes XS, S, M, L, and XL. The jackets come in various colors and patterns and have a logo showing four adjacent, vertically offset squares on the sleeve, waist, breast and/or back of the jacket, depending on the specific model.

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