Meijer Recall of Children's Sweatshirts with Drawstring Hoods
Children's Sweatshirts
Date of Recall
2004-02-05CPSC Release Number
04-078Manufactured In
Pakistan.Company Phone Number
(866) 280-8419Units
18,655Manufacturer
Meijer Distribution Inc., of Grand Rapids, Mich.Sold By
Meijer retail stores in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky and Illinois from August 2003 and January 2004 for between $20 and $22.Problem/Hazard
The sweatshirts have drawstrings in the hood. Children can get entangled and strangle in the drawstrings that can catch on playground equipment, fences or tree branches. In February 1996, the CPSC issued guidelines to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist drawstrings of upper garments, such as jackets and sweatshirts. From January 1985 through January 1999, CPSC received reports of 22 deaths and 48 non-fatal incidents involving the entanglement of children's clothing drawstrings.Injuries/Incidents
No injuries or incidents have been reported.Description
The fleece sweatshirts were sold in children's sizes 4 – 18 under the brand name, "Emergency Exit." The sweatshirts were manufactured in a variety of colors including red, blue, grey and black. Each sweatshirt has an image on the chest of either, a tribal design, dragon, motocross or skateboarding pattern.Remedy
Consumers can return the sweatshirts to Meijer retailers for a full refund or consumers can remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard.Consumer Contact
Call Meijer toll-free at (866) 280-8419 anytime of visit the firm's Web site at www.meijer.comRecall Comments
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