CPSCMay 8, 2012

Girls' Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by

Girls' Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by LANY Group Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at dd's Discounts

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

The sweatshirts 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 to eliminate the hazard or return the sweatshirts to a dd's Discounts store for a full refund. Contact: For additional information, please contact LANY Group toll-free at (855) 691-7662 between 8 a.m. through 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

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Is my product affected?

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Product
Goddess Hooded Sweatshirts with drawstrings
Company
LANY Group LLC, of New York, N.Y.
Quantity
About 210
Sold at
dd's Discounts stores nationwide from October 2011 through January 2012 for about $6.
Recall date
May 8, 2012
Incidents / injuries
None reported
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The girls' sweatshirts zip up the front and have a hood with a drawstring. The sweatshirts are red with gold hearts, stars and crowns. They were sold in children's sizes 4T through 12. "Goddess" is printed on a label at the neck.

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