Seattle Cotton Works Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled Due to Strangulation Hazard
CPSC recall 09154 · announced March 12, 2009 · Seattle Cotton Works · 40,000 units affected
The product
The hooded, long sleeve sweatshirts have full-length zippers and drawstrings along the neck line. The products are sold under the Seattle Cotton Works brand in six different designs. The styles are set forth in the image below. The name, "Seattle Cotton Works" appears along the inside neck line.
The hazard
The sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood that can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard, or call Seattle Cotton Works to arrange for a full refund.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported.
Sold at: Kohl's Department Stores nationwide from January 2009 through February 2009 for about $17.
Consumer contact: For additional information or assistance returning a product contact Seattle Cotton Works at (800) 533-8922 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.seattlecottonrecall.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.