Next Marketing Inc. Recalls Youth Hooded Fleece with Drawstring for Strangulation Hazard

Youth Hooded Fleece with Drawstring

Date of Recall

2006-02-24

CPSC Release Number

06-097

Manufactured In

China and Pakistan

Company Phone Number

(866) 871-9978

Units

About 22,000

Manufacturer

Next Marketing Inc., of Wabash, Ind.

Sold By

Web retailers, college book stores and department stores nationwide from September 2003 through December 10, 2005 for about $15.

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

None reported.

Description

The recalled youth hooded fleece garments have drawstrings. They were sold in a variety of colors and many of them have the names of colleges and universities printed or embroidered on them. A sewn-in tag reads, "Lil Fan" or "LF 2."

Remedy

Consumers should remove or cut the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard, or return the garment to the store where purchased for help in removing the drawstring.

Consumer Contact

For additional information, contact Next Marketing Inc. toll-free at (866) 871-9978 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at http://www.nextinc.net/productrecalls.html

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