CPSCJuly 9, 2009

Children's Hooded Jackets and Pullover Sweatshirts with recall

Children's Hooded Jackets and Pullover Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Hard Tail Due to Strangulation Hazard

Why was Children's Hooded Jackets and Pullover Sweatshirts with recalled?

The jackets and pullovers have a drawstring through the hood or waist which can pose 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, or return the garment to either the place of purchase or to Hard Tail for a refund. Contact: For additional information contact Hard Tail toll-free at (888) 942-7382 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.hardtailforever.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
Hard Tail girl's hooded jackets and pullover sweatshirts
Company
Hard Tail, of Santa Monica, Calif.
Quantity
About 130
Sold at
Nordstrom's, Gingerbread Kids, Beautiful Kids, Tabeez, EZ Fashion, Village Kids, In Motion, Pitti Bimi, Red Apple and Kidding Around stores nationwide from July 2007 through September 2008 for about $60 to $85.
Recall date
July 9, 2009
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The recalled hooded jackets and pullover sweatshirts have style numbers and RN number 107435 included on the care label found sewn inside on the lower left seam.

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