Strangulation Death of a Child Prompts Hill Sportswear To Recall Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings

Recalled February 12, 2009 · CPSC recall 09129 · Strangulation Death

Hazard

The sweatshirts have drawstrings through the hood. The drawstrings should be removed immediately since they can become caught on objects and strangle a child.

Remedy

Due to the serious nature of this hazard, parents are urged to immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts or return the garment to either the place of purchase or to Hill Sportswear for a full refund.

Units

About 120,000

Incidents / injuries

CPSC received one report of a death involving a 3-year-old boy in Fresno, Calif. He was strangled when the drawstring on the hooded sweatshirt that he was wearing became stuck on a play ground set.

Description

The recall includes the Kid Pullover Hood and Kid Zipper with Hood. The Kid Pullover Hood has a flat style drawstring at the neck, one middle front pocket, and fleece inside lining. Top sewn in label reads "HILL/ Made in USA." The hooded Zipper children's sweatshirt has a rounded style drawstring at the neck, two front pockets, and fleece inside lining. Top sewn in label reads "HILL/ Made in USA".

What to do

Contact

Consumers should contact Hill Sportswear toll-free at (877) 322-8760 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. (PT) Monday through Friday.

Product

Kid Pullover Hood Sweatshirt and Kid Zipper Sweatshirt with Hood

Manufacturer(s)

Hill Sportswear Inc., of Paramount, Calif.

Retailers

Various small retailers in California and Texas from 2003 to December 2008 for approximately $8.

Made in

United States

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