Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by NTD Apparel Due to Strangulation Hazard

Recalled December 3, 2009 · CPSC recall 10054

Hazard

The 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 garment to either the place of purchase or to NTD Apparel for a full refund.

Units

1200

Incidents / injuries

None reported.

Description

The "Hello Kitty" hoodie has an appliqué on the right chest and screenprint on left chest and left sleeve. They were sold in black with silver lining and in sizes 2T, 3T, 4, 5, 6 and 6X. NTD APPAREL, D1592H7273, RN#116180 is printed on the neck label and care label.

What to do

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard, or return the garment to either the place of purchase or to NTD Apparel for a full refund.

Contact

For additional information, contact NTD Apparel toll-free at (866) 317-3974 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.

Product

Hello Kitty Zip Up Hoodie Sweatshirts

Distributed by

NTD Apparel, of Los Angeles, Calif.

Retailers

Macy's and Dillard's department stores nationwide from November 2008 through December 2008 for $36.

Made in

China

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