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Hooey Recalls Children's Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard

Reported: November 12, 2019 Initiated: November 12, 2019 #20018

Product Description

This recall involves 15 styles of youth-sized sweatshirts with the "Hooey" brand or logo and drawstrings in the hood. The sweatshirts are polyester and cotton. The sweatshirts generally have a single front pocket. They were sold in boys' and girls' sizes XS, S, M, L, XL. A white size label has the word "Hooey" and "Made in China" and is located at the center back neck of the sweatshirts. A label in the side seam has the garment care instructions.

Reason for Recall

A drawstring in the sweatshirt hood 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 hazard to children.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately take the recalled sweatshirts away from children and remove the drawstring to eliminate the hazard.

Details

Units Affected
About 6,600 (In addition, 520 were sold in Canada)
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/Hooey-Recalls-Childrens-Sweatshirts-with-Drawstrings-Due-to-Strangulation-Hazard

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
This recall involves 15 styles of youth-sized sweatshirts with the "Hooey" brand or logo and drawstrings in the hood. The sweatshirts are polyester and cotton. The sweatshirts generally have a single front pocket. They were sold in boys' and girls' sizes XS, S, M, L, XL. A white size label has the word "Hooey" and "Made in China" and is located at the center back neck of the sweatshirts. A label in the side seam has the garment care instructions.. Units affected: About 6,600 (In addition, 520 were sold in Canada).
Why was this product recalled? ▼
A drawstring in the sweatshirt hood 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 hazard to children.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should immediately take the recalled sweatshirts away from children and remove the drawstring to eliminate the hazard.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on November 12, 2019. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 20018.

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