Little Willy's Recalls Hooded Sweatshirts Due to Strangulation Hazard
CPSC recall 14032 · announced November 26, 2013 · Little Willy's Of, New York, N.y · 200 units affected
The product
This recall involves Little Willy's brand children's hooded sweatshirts sold in sizes XS (2 years), S (3 years), M (4-5 years), L (6-7 years), XL (8-9 years) and XXL (10 years). The cotton fleece sweatshirts were sold in two color patterns: dark grey with light grey stripes and a red hood, and purple with navy blue stripes and a green hood. The sweatshirt has an elbow patch on the right arm and the Little Willy logo on the front.
The hazard
The hoodies 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 Little Willy's to have the drawstring removed. Remedy type: Repair
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported.
Sold at: Online at Zullily.com and Gilt.com from January 2012 to May 2012 for about $20.
Consumer contact: Little Willy's collect at (212) 680-0107 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET Tuesday through Saturday, or online at www.littlewillys.com. In addition, consumers can email mr.wilcox@lordwillys.com 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.