CPSC recall · Reported November 12, 2019
Hooey Recalls Children's Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard
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 othe…
The CPSC recalled This recall involves 15 styles of youth-sized sweatshirts with the "Hooey" brand or logo ….
Hooey Recalls Children's Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard was recalled and listed by the CPSC in November 12, 2019. Reason: A drawstring in the sweatshirt hood poses a strangulation hazard to children. Drawstrings can become entangle…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled sweatshirts away from children and remove …. Verify recall #20018 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-A drawstring in the sweatshirt hood poses a strangulation hazard to children. Drawstrings can become entangle….
- None
- agency class
- November 12, 2019
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #20018 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 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, what to do
Consumers should immediately take the recalled sweatshirts away from children and remove the drawstring to eliminate the hazard.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 20018 |
| Date reported | November 12, 2019 |
| Date initiated | November 12, 2019 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 6,600 (In addition, 520 were sold in Canada) |
| 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 sweatshirts away from children and remove the drawstring to eliminate the hazard.
- Check the recall number (20018) 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
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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