CPSC recall · Reported March 28, 2008
Boys' Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by High Energy; Children Can Strangle on Drawstrings
The sweatshirts have a drawstring through hood, which poses a strangulation hazard to children.
Kidz World Inc., d/b/a High Energy USA, of New York, N.y. recalled The recalled boys' sweatshirts are hooded and have a zipper up the front. They were sold ….
Boys' Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by High Energy; Children Can Strangle … was recalled by Kidz World Inc., d/b/a High Energy USA, of New York, N.y. in March 28, 2008. Reason: The sweatshirts have a drawstring through hood, which poses a strangulation hazard to children.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring from the sweatshirts to eliminate the …. Verify recall #08234 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Kidz World Inc., d/b/a High Energy USA, of New York, N.y. issued this CPSC recall-The sweatshirts have a drawstring through hood, which poses a strangulation hazard to children..
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- agency class
- March 28, 2008
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #08234 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product description
The recalled boys' sweatshirts are hooded and have a zipper up the front. They were sold in boys' sizes small and medium. The style number, and "High Energy" or "Energy Clothing Company," are printed on the sewn-in neck tag. The following styles are included in this recall. Style Number Color T78311 Tan and brown plaid S78511 S78514 S78515 S78516 White/black, blue/gray, red/navy and other assorted colors S72509 S74509 Navy blue and other assorted colors
Reason for recall
The sweatshirts have a drawstring through hood, which poses a strangulation hazard to children.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard, or contact High Energy for a full refund.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 08234 |
| Date reported | March 28, 2008 |
| Date initiated | March 28, 2008 |
| Recalling firm | Kidz World Inc., d/b/a High Energy USA, of New York, N.y. |
| Affected scope | About 5,000 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard, or contact High Energy for a ful…
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