Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Seena International for Strangulation Hazard
Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings
Date of Recall
2007-01-10CPSC Release Number
07-077Manufactured In
ChinaCompany Phone Number
(866) 927-5596Units
About 45,000Importer
Seena International, of Yaphank, N.Y.Sold By
Various clothing stores, including Ross Stores & Gordman's, from September 2006 through December 2006 for about $25.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
This recall involves children's fleece hooded sweatshirts, sizes 8-12. The sweatshirts were sold in black, brown, blue, red, grey, white and off-white. The words "BKLYN Xpress" and "Brooklyn Xpress" and various graphic designs are embroidered on the sweatshirts. A sewn-in tag has one of the following style numbers: BXFL72B, BXFL73B, BXFL74B, BXFL75B, BXFL77B or BXFL80B. This recall only involves sweatshirts in sizes 8 to 12.Remedy
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts 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 Seena International toll-free at (866) 927-5596 between 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.brooklynxpress.comRecall Comments
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