CPSC recall · Reported May 28, 2008
Children's Hooded Sweatshirts Recalled by Adio Footwear Due to Strangulation Hazard
The garments have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
Adio Footwear, of Carlsbad, Calif. recalled The boy's "Champ Custom" hooded zip fleece sweatshirt (style # 40305.HZB) is white with b….
Children's Hooded Sweatshirts Recalled by Adio Footwear Due to Strangulation Hazard was recalled by Adio Footwear, of Carlsbad, Calif. in May 28, 2008. Reason: The garments have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the…. Verify recall #08288 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Adio Footwear, of Carlsbad, Calif. issued this CPSC recall-The garments have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to children..
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- May 28, 2008
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #08288 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 boy's "Champ Custom" hooded zip fleece sweatshirt (style # 40305.HZB) is white with blue pin-stripes on the front and red panels on the sides. ADIO is spelled out across the front. The sweatshirt was sold in boys' sizes: small, medium, large and x-large.
Reason for recall
The garments have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard, and return the item to the place of purchase or to Adio Footwear 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 | 08288 |
| Date reported | May 28, 2008 |
| Date initiated | May 28, 2008 |
| Recalling firm | Adio Footwear, of Carlsbad, Calif. |
| Affected scope | About 300 |
| 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 drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard, and return the item to the plac…
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- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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