Basix U.S.A. Recalls Children's Hooded Sweatshirts and Windbreakers with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard

Recalled February 13, 2007 · CPSC recall 07103 · Basix

Hazard

The garments have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard.

Units

About 20,000

Incidents / injuries

None reported.

Description

This recall involves children's hooded sweatshirts and windbreakers sizes S to XL. Hooded sweatshirts included in the recall were sold in pink, white, light blue, yellow, navy and gray. The nylon windbreakers were sold in royal blue, olive, pink, light blue and navy. A tag sewn inside of the garment reads, "Basix USA." Style number PK215, PK218, KPF265, KPF275, or KH185 is printed on the garment's hang tag.

What to do

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard.

Contact

For additional information, contact Basix U.S.A. at (800) 236-8150 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

Product

Children's Hooded Sweatshirts and Windbreakers with Drawstrings

Imported by

Vacation Clothing, doing business as Basix U.S.A., of Lauderdale Lakes, Fla.

Retailers

Discount department stores nationwide from May 2003 through December 2006 for between $20 and $50.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →