Deezo Children’s Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Zulily Due to Strangulation Hazard
CPSC recall 13192 · announced May 16, 2013 · Zulily · 560 units affected
The product
This recall involves a Deezo brand boys', girls', and toddlers' zip-up hoodies made of 65% polyester and 35% cotton. The sweatshirts and jackets have designs that include a heart with arrow, swirl, alien, flower, guitar, motor scooter and circuit board designs and come in the following color combinations: pink with white or black trim; white with pink or green trim; blue with a light blue and white trim and black with blue or green trim. The following model numbers are included in the recall: 12501, 12502, 12503, 12504, 12505, 12506, 12507, 12508, 12509, 12801, 12802, 12803, 12804, 12806, 12807, 12808, 12809, 12810. Model numbers are located on the care label sewn into the garments side seam. The garment's hangtag has "happyfashion4kids www.deezo.com.au" printed on it.
The hazard
The sweatshirts and jackets have drawstrings through the hood which pose a strangulation hazard to young children.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately take the garments away from children. Consumers can remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard or return the garments to Zulily for a full refund. Contact Zulily to obtain a return address label and instructions for returning the garment. Remedy type: Refund Repair
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported
Sold at: Zulily.com from August 2012 to March 2013 for between $20 and $50.
Consumer contact: Zulily, Inc. toll free at (877) 779-5615 between 6 a.m. and 8 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, and between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. or Saturdays, online at www.zulily.com or by e-mail at service@zulily.com and click on Contact Us/Product Recall for more information.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.