CPSC recall · Reported September 30, 2014
Active Apparel Recalls Boys Fission Zipper Hooded Sweatshirts Due to Strangulation Hazard
The sweatshirts have drawstrings around the neck area which pose a strangulation hazard to children. Drawstrings can become entangled or caught on playground slides, hand rails, s…
The CPSC recalled This recall involves boys Fission zipper hooded sweatshirts made of 100% cotton. The swea….
Active Apparel Recalls Boys Fission Zipper Hooded Sweatshirts Due to Strangulation Hazard was recalled and listed by the CPSC in September 30, 2014. Reason: The sweatshirts have drawstrings around the neck area which pose a strangulation hazard to children. Drawstri…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the sweatshirt away from children. Consumers can remove…. Verify recall #14286 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-The sweatshirts have drawstrings around the neck area which pose a strangulation hazard to children. Drawstri….
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- agency class
- September 30, 2014
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #14286 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 boys Fission zipper hooded sweatshirts made of 100% cotton. The sweatshirts come in black, green, royal blue, true red and turquoise color. There is a white drawstring tie that is attached on each side of the neck area. There are two pockets and a white zipper on the front of the garment. The recalled sweatshirts were sold in boys sizes small (size 8-10) and medium (size 12-14). The size can be found on the label that is sewn into the seam of the neck area. There is also a white label sewn into the lower left seam inside the garment. On the label, it states Karachi Pakistan, Active Apparel, has the manufacture date "MAY, 2014," and batch number 61271,159.
Reason for recall
The sweatshirts have drawstrings around the neck area which pose a strangulation hazard to children. Drawstrings can become entangled or caught on playground slides, hand rails, school bus doors or other moving objects, posing a significant strangulation or an entanglement hazard to children.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately take the sweatshirt away from children. Consumers can remove the drawstring from the sweatshirt to eliminate the hazard or return it to the place of purchase for a full refund and a $10 gift card.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 14286 |
| Date reported | September 30, 2014 |
| Date initiated | September 30, 2014 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 7,800 |
| 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 sweatshirt away from children. Consumers can remove the drawstring from the sweatshirt to e…
- Check the recall number (14286) 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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