Sweatshirts Recalled by TMR International
Sweatshirts Recalled by TMR International
Why was Sweatshirts Recalled by TMR International recalled?
Choking
What should I do if I have this product?
Follow the instructions in the official agency record.
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
- TMR Young Rascals American Dream toddler sweatshirts, TMR Young Rascals Bomber toddler sweatshirts, TMR Young Rascals Ship toddler sweatshirts
- Company
- TMR International
- Recall date
- March 19, 1986
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
Sweatshirts Recalled by TMR International NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 19, 1986 Release # 86-17 Sweatshirts Recalled Because Of Possible Choking Hazard Washington, DC -- In cooperation with the US Consumer Product Safety Commission and the New York Attorney General's office, TMR International, Ltd. (TMR) of New York, NY today announced a voluntary recall of its Young Rascals "American Dream," "Bomber" and "Ship" sweatshirts because of a potential choking hazard presented by LED lights and button-size batteries on a removable velcro strip. When these sweatshirts were tested for compliance with CPSC safety requirements, the LED lights and disc-battery components separated from the velcro strip. The involved "American Dream," "Bomber" and "Ship" sweatshirts subject to this recall program are limited to sizes 2, 3 and 4 (Toddler). TMR imported approximately 2,400 units of these sweatshirts from Taiwan and distributed them nationwide between 9/15/85 and 11/15/85. The sweatshirts were sold for approximately $15.00 each. TMR doe not want garments that may be dangerous to be used. Consumers should stop using these sweatshirts immediately. Consumers have the option of returning the sweatshirts to TMR for a full refund or to return the velcro strip and keep the sweatshirt for a partial refund of $5.00. Anyone wishing additional information may call TMR at 212-244-4470.