Next Marketing Inc. Recalls Youth Hooded Fleece with Drawstring for Strangulation Hazard
CPSC recall 06097 · announced February 24, 2006 · Next Marketing · 22,000 units affected
The product
The recalled youth hooded fleece garments have drawstrings. They were sold in a variety of colors and many of them have the names of colleges and universities printed or embroidered on them. A sewn-in tag reads, "Lil Fan" or "LF 2."
The hazard
The garments have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should remove or cut the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard, or return the garment to the store where purchased for help in removing the drawstring.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported.
Sold at: Web retailers, college book stores and department stores nationwide from September 2003 through December 10, 2005 for about $15.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact Next Marketing Inc. toll-free at (866) 871-9978 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at http://www.nextinc.net/productrecalls.html
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.