CPSC recall · Reported May 8, 2012
Girls' Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by YMI Jeanswear Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at dd's Discounts
The sweatshirts have drawstrings at the hood that pose a strangulation hazard to children.
The CPSC recalled This recall involves girls' sweatshirts sold under the brand name "YMI Jeanswear." The sw….
Girls' Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by YMI Jeanswear Due to Strangulation… was recalled and listed by the CPSC in May 8, 2012. Reason: The sweatshirts have drawstrings at the hood that pose a strangulation hazard to children.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled sweatshirt from their child and remove the…. Verify recall #12168 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-The sweatshirts have drawstrings at the hood that pose a strangulation hazard to children..
- None
- agency class
- May 8, 2012
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #12168 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
This recall involves girls' sweatshirts sold under the brand name "YMI Jeanswear." The sweatshirts have a front zipper and a fur-lined hood with a drawstring stitched to each side. "YMI" is printed on the label at the neck. The sweatshirts were sold in gray, purple, pink and black, with either a snowflake or a flower design on the front and back. A heart charm with "YMI" engraved on it is attached to the zipper. The recalled sweatshirts were sold in children's sizes six through 16.
Reason for recall
The sweatshirts have drawstrings at the hood that pose a strangulation hazard to children.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately take the recalled sweatshirt from their child and remove the drawstrings or return the sweatshirt to a dd's Discounts store 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 | 12168 |
| Date reported | May 8, 2012 |
| Date initiated | May 8, 2012 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 500 |
| 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 take the recalled sweatshirt from their child and remove the drawstrings or return the sweatshirt to…
- Check the recall number (12168) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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