Jordache Ltd. Recalls Youth Hooded Sweatshirt with Drawstring for Strangulation Hazard

Recalled March 15, 2006 · CPSC recall 06113 · Jordache

Hazard

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

Remedy

Consumers should remove or cut the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard, or return the garment to the store where purchased for a refund.

Units

About 30,000

Incidents / injuries

None reported.

Description

The recalled youth hooded fleece garments have drawstrings. They were sold in a variety of colors and have "U.S. Polo Assn." written on them. A sewn-in tag also reads, "U.S. Polo Assn". The style number for these garments is 12-5169.

What to do

Consumers should remove or cut the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard, or return the garment to the store where purchased for a refund.

Contact

For additional information, contact Jordache Ltd. toll-free at (888) 295-3267 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit JC Penney's Web site at http://www.jcpenney.com or e-mail the firm at [email protected]

Product

U.S. Polo Association Youth Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstring

Manufacturer(s)

Jordache Ltd., of New York, N.Y.

Retailers

JC Penney stores nationwide from September 2005 through December 2005 for about $40.

Made in

China

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