Boys' Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by High Energy; Children Can Strangle on Drawstrings

Recalled March 28, 2008 · CPSC recall 08234 · Boys'

Hazard

The sweatshirts have a drawstring through hood, which poses a strangulation hazard to children.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard, or contact High Energy for a full refund.

Units

About 5,000

Incidents / injuries

None reported.

Description

The recalled boys' sweatshirts are hooded and have a zipper up the front. They were sold in boys' sizes small and medium. The style number, and "High Energy" or "Energy Clothing Company," are printed on the sewn-in neck tag. The following styles are included in this recall. Style Number Color T78311 Tan and brown plaid S78511 S78514 S78515 S78516 White/black, blue/gray, red/navy and other assorted colors S72509 S74509 Navy blue and other assorted colors

What to do

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard, or contact High Energy for a full refund.

Contact

For additional information, contact High Energy collect at (212) 563-4949 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

Product

Boys' Hooded Sweatshirts

Distributed by

Kidz World Inc., d/b/a High Energy USA, of New York, N.Y.

Retailers

Wal-Mart, Toys "R" Us, Kmart, Target, Atwoods, and Pamida stores nationwide and Internet retailers from September 2007 through March 2008 for about $30.

Made in

Pakistan · Egypt · South Korea

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