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Boys' Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Scope Apparel Due to Strangulation Hazard
Recalled December 6, 2007 · CPSC recall 08121 · Boys'
Hazard
The garments have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard, or return the sweatshirts for a full refund to either the place of purchase or Scope Apparel.
Units
About 72,000
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Description
The boys' small and medium sized hooded zip-up sweatshirts have various designs on the front, and were sold in charcoal, navy blue and brown colors. "Whatever" and "RN#39209" are printed on the tag sewn into the jacket.
What to do
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard, or return the sweatshirts for a full refund to either the place of purchase or Scope Apparel.
Contact
For additional information, contact Scope Apparel toll-free at (888) 692-7129 ext. 0 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT, or visit the firm's Web site at www.scopeimp.com
Product
Boys' hooded sweatshirts
Distributed by
Scope Apparel L.P., of Houston, Texas
Retailers
Mass merchandise and specialty children's clothing retailers nationwide from August 2007 through November 2007 for between $20 and $40.
Made in
Bangladesh · India · China · Pakistan
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →