Children's Hooded Sweatshirts Recalled by Adio Footwear Due to Strangulation Hazard

Recalled May 28, 2008 · CPSC recall 08288

Hazard

The garments have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard, and return the item to the place of purchase or to Adio Footwear for a full refund.

Units

About 300

Incidents / injuries

None reported.

Description

The boy's "Champ Custom" hooded zip fleece sweatshirt (style # 40305.HZB) is white with blue pin-stripes on the front and red panels on the sides. ADIO is spelled out across the front. The sweatshirt was sold in boys' sizes: small, medium, large and x-large.

What to do

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard, and return the item to the place of purchase or to Adio Footwear for a full refund.

Contact

For additional information, contact Adio Footwear at (800) 995-6069 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.adiofootwear.com

Product

Boy's Hooded Zip Fleece Sweatshirts

Distributed by

Adio Footwear, of Carlsbad, Calif.

Retailers

Tilly's and Bob's stores nationwide from October 2007 through December 2007 for about $40.

Made in

China

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