CPSC recall · Reported September 4, 2015
The James Trading Group Recalls Kids Sports Hoodie Due to Strangulation Hazard
The sweatshirts have a drawstring around the neck area which poses a strangulation hazard to children. Drawstrings can become entangled or caught on playground slides, hand rails,…
The James Trading Group, Orangeburg, N.y. recalled This recall involves James Trading Group's Croker Kids Ireland Sports Hoodie with model n….
The James Trading Group Recalls Kids Sports Hoodie Due to Strangulation Hazard was recalled by The James Trading Group, Orangeburg, N.y. in September 4, 2015. Reason: The sweatshirts have a drawstring around the neck area which poses a strangulation hazard to children. Drawst…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately take these recalled hoodies away from children. Consumers ca…. Verify recall #15233 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
The James Trading Group, Orangeburg, N.y. issued this CPSC recall-The sweatshirts have a drawstring around the neck area which poses a strangulation hazard to children. Drawst….
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- agency class
- September 4, 2015
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #15233 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.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Product description
This recall involves James Trading Group's Croker Kids Ireland Sports Hoodie with model number IR6012 printed on a hang tag attached to the hoodie. The kid's hoodie has green fabric on the upper chest and arms with a white diagonal stripe across the torso and a blue panel on the bottom half of the hoodie. "Ireland" is printed in white letters across the chest and there are three Shamrock logos embroidered onto a patch on the bottom left side of the hoodie. The hoodie is 75% cotton and 25% polyester. The hoodie was sold in kid's sizes "2YR" through "12YR" printed on the hang tag and on the tag sewn into the neck of the garment. "Croker" is printed on the inside neck label on the garment.
Reason for recall
The sweatshirts have a drawstring around the neck area which poses 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 and/or entanglement hazard to children.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately take these recalled hoodies away from children. Consumers can remove the drawstring from the hoodie to eliminate the hazard or return it to the place where purchased 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 | 15233 |
| Date reported | September 4, 2015 |
| Date initiated | September 4, 2015 |
| Recalling firm | The James Trading Group, Orangeburg, N.y. |
| Affected scope | About 1,200 |
| 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 these recalled hoodies away from children. Consumers can remove the drawstring from the hoodie …
- Check the recall number (15233) 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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