Hooded Sweaters Recalled by Empress Arts; Children Can Strangle on Drawstrings
CPSC recall 08383 · announced September 2, 2008 · Empress Arts · 130 units affected
The product
The cotton knit sweaters are cream colored with a blue stripe at the wrists and waist, a blue ball on the hood, and blue buttons. There is a drawstring through the hood with pom-poms at the ends. The sweaters were sold in children's size 2T under the brand name "Empress Arts." "Empress Baby" is sewn into the sweater's tag.
The hazard
The sweaters have drawstrings through the hood. Children can get entangled in the drawstrings, which can catch on playground equipment, fences or tree branches.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweaters to eliminate the hazard.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported.
Sold at: Specialty children's stores nationwide from August 2006 through April 2008 for between $28 and $45.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact Empress Arts collect at (323) 780-8181 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.empressarts.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.