Steve & Barry's University Recalls Children's Outerwear with Drawstring Strangulation Hazard

Recalled January 26, 2006 · CPSC recall 06076 · Steve & Barry's University

Hazard

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

Remedy

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

Units

About 334,000

Incidents / injuries

None reported.

Description

The recalled garments are various color jackets, coats, sweatshirts and sweaters, sold in youth sizes up to size 12 with drawstrings through the hood. Many of the sweatshirts have the names of colleges and universities written on them. A tag sewn on the garment reads, "Steve & Barry's Quality Athletic Goods." The style numbers are 15178, 16105, 16168, 16230, 16231, 16257, 16509, 17197, 17285 and 18346, which is written on a collar or side label.

What to do

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

Contact

For additional information, contact Steve & Barry's University Sportswear toll-free at (877) 866-7776 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.steveandbarrys.com

Product

Children's Upper Outerwear with Drawstrings

Imported by

Steve & Barry's University Sportswear, of Port Washington, N.Y.

Retailers

Steve & Barry's University Sportswear stores nationwide from January 2004 through December 2005 for between $6 and $10.

Made in

China · India · Pakistan · Macau

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