CPSCFebruary 2, 2010

Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled

Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by New Mode Sportswear Due to Strangulation Hazard

Why was Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled recalled?

The children's sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood, 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 garments to the place of purchase or to New Mode Sportswear for a full refund. Contact: For additional information, contact New Mode Sportswear toll-free at (888) 899-0888 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.21prousa.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
21 Pro USA Children's Pullovers and Hoodies
Company
New Mode Sportswear, of Garden Grove, Calif.
Quantity
About 7,200
Sold at
Various T-shirt outlets and swap meets on the West Coast from January 2006 through July 2006 for about $6.
Recall date
February 2, 2010
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

This recall involves children's hooded pullover and zip hooded sweatshirts in sizes S-XL. They were sold in black, navy blue and heather gray. Brand name "21 Pro USA" Sportswear and RN#92952 are printed on a label sewn into the neck of the sweatshirts.

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