Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by New Mode Sportswear Due to Strangulation Hazard

Recalled February 2, 2010 · CPSC recall 10129

Hazard

The children's sweatshirts 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 or return the garments to the place of purchase or to New Mode Sportswear for a full refund.

Units

About 7,200

Incidents / injuries

None reported.

Description

This recall involves children's hooded pullover and zip hooded sweatshirts in sizes S-XL. They were sold in black, navy blue and heather gray. Brand name "21 Pro USA" Sportswear and RN#92952 are printed on a label sewn into the neck of the sweatshirts.

What to do

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard or return the garments to the place of purchase or to New Mode Sportswear for a full refund.

Contact

For additional information, contact New Mode Sportswear toll-free at (888) 899-0888 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.21prousa.com

Product

21 Pro USA Children's Pullovers and Hoodies

Distributed by

New Mode Sportswear, of Garden Grove, Calif.

Retailers

Various T-shirt outlets and swap meets on the West Coast from January 2006 through July 2006 for about $6.

Made in

China

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