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Strangulation Death of a Child Prompts Hill Sportswear To Recall Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings

Reported: February 12, 2009 Initiated: February 12, 2009 #09129

Product Description

The recall includes the Kid Pullover Hood and Kid Zipper with Hood. The Kid Pullover Hood has a flat style drawstring at the neck, one middle front pocket, and fleece inside lining. Top sewn in label reads "HILL/ Made in USA." The hooded Zipper children's sweatshirt has a rounded style drawstring at the neck, two front pockets, and fleece inside lining. Top sewn in label reads "HILL/ Made in USA".

Reason for Recall

The sweatshirts have drawstrings through the hood. The drawstrings should be removed immediately since they can become caught on objects and strangle a child.

Remedy

Due to the serious nature of this hazard, parents are urged to immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts or return the garment to either the place of purchase or to Hill Sportswear for a full refund.

Details

Units Affected
About 120,000
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Strangulation-Death-of-a-Child-Prompts-Hill-Sportswear-To-Recall-Hooded-Sweatshirts-with-Drawstrings-

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
The recall includes the Kid Pullover Hood and Kid Zipper with Hood. The Kid Pullover Hood has a flat style drawstring at the neck, one middle front pocket, and fleece inside lining. Top sewn in label reads "HILL/ Made in USA." The hooded Zipper children's sweatshirt has a rounded style drawstring at the neck, two front pockets, and fleece inside lining. Top sewn in label reads "HILL/ Made in USA".. Recalled by Hill Sportswear Inc., of Paramount, Calif.. Units affected: About 120,000.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The sweatshirts have drawstrings through the hood. The drawstrings should be removed immediately since they can become caught on objects and strangle a child.
What should consumers do? ▼
Due to the serious nature of this hazard, parents are urged to immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts or return the garment to either the place of purchase or to Hill Sportswear for a full refund.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on February 12, 2009. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 09129.

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