Trail Crest Recalls Children's Hooded Sweatshirts Due to Strangulation Hazard
CPSC recall 14002 · announced October 22, 2013 · Trail Crest, Brooklyn, N.y · 350 units affected
The product
This recall involves Trail Crest brand boys and girls hooded sweatshirts sold in sizes x-small, small and medium. They have a camouflage pattern on shoulders and arms, with drawstrings in the hood and zippers at the neck. They come in birch and camouflage, pink and camouflage, and purple and camouflage. There is a tag sewn on the outside of the jacket left sleeve with style number 29121. There is an additional Trail Crest tag in the neckline
The hazard
The hoodies and jackets have drawstrings through the hood or neck 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 Trail Crest for a full refund. Contact Trail Crest for a return address label and instructions for returning the garment. Remedy type: Refund
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Zulily.com and other stores nationwide from November 2012 to February 2013 for about $15.
Consumer contact: Trail Crest at (800) 965-6550 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Consumers can also email the firm at sales@trailcrest.net.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.