Black Dog Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled for Strangulation Hazard
Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings
Date of Recall
2006-02-15CPSC Release Number
06-088Manufactured In
Canada and ChinaCompany Phone Number
(800) 626-1991Units
About 9,700Manufacturer
The Black Dog Tavern Company Inc., of Vineyard Haven, Mass.Sold By
Exclusively through Black Dog retail stores, catalog, and Web site from May 2004 through January 2006 for between $30 and $50.Problem/Hazard
The garments have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist by drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets and sweatshirts.Injuries/Incidents
No incidents or injuries have been reported.Description
The recalled sweatshirts have a black dog on the front and are sold in youth sizes up to size 12 with drawstrings through the hood. Sweatshirt colors include navy blue, gray, red, pink, black or oatmeal. "The Black Dog," "Est. 71," or "The Black Dog/Martha's Vineyard" are printed on the back of some of the sweatshirts. A tag sewn on the inside of the garment reads, "The Black Dog." Style numbers are K086, K088, K090, K062, or K063 are printed on the garment's hang tag.Remedy
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard.Consumer Contact
For additional information, contact Black Dog at (800) 626-1991 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.theblackdog.comRecall Comments
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