Girl's Hooded Sweater Recalled by El Gringo Imports Due to Strangulation Hazard
CPSC recall 11210 · announced May 3, 2011 · El Gringo Imports Of Seattle · 300 units affected
The product
The recalled product is a hand-knitted wool sweater with a hood in sizes 1 through 10. The sweater has a drawstring in the hood with multi-colored yarn tassels. The sweaters are multi-colored with a front zipper. "El Gringo Imports" is written on a black neck tag.
The hazard
The hooded sweaters have drawstrings through the hood which can pose a strangulation or entrapment hazard to children.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring from the sweatshirt to eliminate the hazard or contact El Gringo Imports for instructions on how to receive a full refund. Remedy type: Refund
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported
Sold at: Pike Place Market in Seattle from November 2009 to August 2010 for between $20 and $25.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact El Gringo Imports toll-free at (877) 278-1434 between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, visit the firm's website at www.elgringoimports.com or e-mail the firm at michael@elgringoimports.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.