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

Recalled August 30, 2007 · CPSC recall 07573

Hazard

The sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard, and contact Life is Good to receive a refund or store credit.

Units

About 400

Incidents / injuries

None reported.

Description

The recall includes Girls' "Zippity Hoodie" (style GHZCOLL) and Girls' "Sherpa Full Zip Hoodie" (style GHZBASH) children's sweatshirts. Style numbers are printed on the hang tag of the garments. The sweatshirts are brown, pink or light blue and "Life is Good" is printed on the front of the sweatshirts. The sweatshirts were sold in children's sizes small to large.

What to do

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard, and contact Life is Good to receive a refund or store credit.

Contact

For additional information, contact Life is Good toll-free at (888) 339-2987 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or contact the firm via e-mail at [email protected]

Product

Zippity Hoodie and Sherpa Full Zip Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings

Distributed by

Life is Good Inc., of Boston, Mass.

Retailers

Independent retailers in Boston and Chatham, Mass. and Flagstaff, Ariz. from July 2007 through August 2007 for between $40 and $50.

Made in

China

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