CPSCMay 8, 2012

Girls' Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by

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

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

The sweatshirts have drawstrings at the hood that pose a strangulation hazard to children.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately take the recalled sweatshirt from their child and remove the drawstrings or return the sweatshirt to a dd's Discounts store for a full refund. Contact: For additional information, please contact YMI Jeanswear at (888) 394-1398 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.ymijeans.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
YMI girls' hooded sweatshirts with drawstrings
Company
YMI Jeanswear, of Los Angeles, Calif.
Quantity
About 500
Sold at
dd's Discounts stores nationwide from December 2011 through January 2012 for about $13.
Recall date
May 8, 2012
Incidents / injuries
None reported
Agency
CPSC

Product description

This recall involves girls' sweatshirts sold under the brand name "YMI Jeanswear." The sweatshirts have a front zipper and a fur-lined hood with a drawstring stitched to each side. "YMI" is printed on the label at the neck. The sweatshirts were sold in gray, purple, pink and black, with either a snowflake or a flower design on the front and back. A heart charm with "YMI" engraved on it is attached to the zipper. The recalled sweatshirts were sold in children's sizes six through 16.

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