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Girl's Hooded Sweatshirts Recalled by Ely and Walker Due to Strangulation Hazard

Recalled May 21, 2009 · CPSC recall 09226 · Girl's

Recalled Girl's Hooded Sweatshirt Style # 561565CORecalled Girl's Hooded Sweatshirt Style # 561570RARecalled Girl's Short Sleevs Knit HoodieRecalled Girl's Ecru Knit Cotton Hoodie
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. Consumers can also return the garment to either the place of purchase or to Ely and Walker for a full refund.
Units
About 580
Incidents / injuries
None reported.

Description

This recall involves Cumberland Outfitters girl's hooded sweatshirts with drawstrings. The sweatshirts were sold in four colors (melon, white, purple, and turquoise) and in sizes XS to L. Graphic designs such as a horse, vine or flower are printed on the front and back of the sweatshirts. RN number 14119 and one of the following style numbers are printed on the care label: 561560EC, 561565CO, 561570RA and 561575TU.

What to do

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard. Consumers can also return the garment to either the place of purchase or to Ely and Walker for a full refund.

Contact

For additional information, contact Ely and Walker at (800) 359-1878 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.elyandwalker.com

Product
Cumberland Outfitters Girl's Hooded Sweatshirts
Distributed by
Ely and Walker, of Lebanon, Tenn.
Retailers
Department and apparel retail stores nationwide from April 2007 through April 2009 for between $19 and $24.
Made in
India

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

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