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CPSC recall · Reported May 16, 2013

Deezo Children’s Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Zulily Due to Strangulation Hazard

The sweatshirts and jackets have drawstrings through the hood which pose a strangulation hazard to young children.

Recall #
13192
Affected scope
About 560
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Zulily, Inc., of Seattle, Wash. recalled This recall involves a Deezo brand boys', girls', and toddlers' zip-up hoodies made of 65… — a moderate-severity action.

Deezo Children’s Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Zulily Due to Strangulat… was recalled by Zulily, Inc., of Seattle, Wash. in May 16, 2013. Reason: The sweatshirts and jackets have drawstrings through the hood which pose a strangulation hazard to young chil…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the garments away from children. Consumers can remove t…. Verify recall #13192 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Zulily, Inc., of Seattle, Wash. issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall — The sweatshirts and jackets have drawstrings through the hood which pose a strangulation hazard to young chil….

Moderate
severity level
May 16, 2013
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #13192 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This CPSC action (record #13192) was formally reported on May 16, 2013. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. Zulily, Inc., of Seattle, Wash. is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records list the affected scope as About 560.

The documented reason for this recall is: The sweatshirts and jackets have drawstrings through the hood which pose a strangulation hazard to young children. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: Consumers should immediately take the garments away from children. Consumers can remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard or return the garments to Zulily for a full refund. Contact Zulily to o… — consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

About 560

Related Recalls

6

0 from same agency

Product description

This recall involves a Deezo brand boys', girls', and toddlers' zip-up hoodies made of 65% polyester and 35% cotton. The sweatshirts and jackets have designs that include a heart with arrow, swirl, alien, flower, guitar, motor scooter and circuit board designs and come in the following color combinations: pink with white or black trim; white with pink or green trim; blue with a light blue and white trim and black with blue or green trim. The following model numbers are included in the recall: 12501, 12502, 12503, 12504, 12505, 12506, 12507, 12508, 12509, 12801, 12802, 12803, 12804, 12806, 12807, 12808, 12809, 12810. Model numbers are located on the care label sewn into the garments side seam. The garment's hangtag has "happyfashion4kids www.deezo.com.au" printed on it.

Reason for recall

The sweatshirts and jackets have drawstrings through the hood which pose a strangulation hazard to young children.

Remedy — what to do

Consumers should immediately take the garments away from children. Consumers can remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard or return the garments to Zulily for a full refund. Contact Zulily to obtain a return address label and instructions for returning the garment.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Moderate
Status Active
Recall number 13192
Date reported May 16, 2013
Date initiated May 16, 2013
Recalling firm Zulily, Inc., of Seattle, Wash.
Affected scope About 560
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 garments away from children. Consumers can remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard o…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
This recall involves a Deezo brand boys', girls', and toddlers' zip-up hoodies made of 65% polyester and 35% cotton. The sweatshirts and jackets have designs that include a heart with arrow, swirl, alien, flower, guitar, motor scooter and circuit board designs and come in the following color combinations: pink with white or black trim; white with pink or green trim; blue with a light blue and white trim and black with blue or green trim. The following model numbers are included in the recall: 12501, 12502, 12503, 12504, 12505, 12506, 12507, 12508, 12509, 12801, 12802, 12803, 12804, 12806, 12807, 12808, 12809, 12810. Model numbers are located on the care label sewn into the garments side seam. The garment's hangtag has "happyfashion4kids www.deezo.com.au" printed on it.. Recalled by Zulily, Inc., of Seattle, Wash.. Units affected: About 560.
Why was this product recalled?
The sweatshirts and jackets have drawstrings through the hood which pose a strangulation hazard to young children.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately take the garments away from children. Consumers can remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard or return the garments to Zulily for a full refund. Contact Zulily to obtain a return address label and instructions for returning the garment.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on May 16, 2013. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 13192.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (13192) against your product. Visit the official CPSC website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
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Data Sources

Source: FDA, CPSC, and NHTSA federal recall databases. This recall: CPSC, reported May 16, 2013.

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