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Foursquare Recalls Hooded Youth Jackets with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard

  • Recalled Hooded Youth Jackets - Red
  • Recalled Hooded Youth Jackets - white
Name of Product:
Foursquare Hooded Jackets
Hazard:

The jackets have a drawstring through hood which poses a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist by drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets and sweatshirts.

Remedy:
Refund
Recall Date:
December 23, 2008
Units:

About 1,300

Consumer Contact

For additional information, contact Foursquare toll-free at (877) 327-4484 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT, visit Foursquare's Web site at www.foursquareouterwear.com, or e-mail the firm at info@theprogram.com

Recall Details

Description:

This recall involves the Foursquare hooded jackets with drawstrings in boys and girls sizes XS, S, M, L, and XL. The jackets come in various colors and patterns and have a logo showing four adjacent, vertically offset squares on the sleeve, waist, breast and/or back of the jacket, depending on the specific model.

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard, or contact Foursquare for a full refund.

Incidents/Injuries:

None reported.

Sold At:
Snowboard, ski and sportswear stores nationwide from June 2008 through November 2008 for about $125.
Distributor(s):
Foursquare Outerwear, of Irvine, Calif.
Manufactured In:
Taiwan
Recall number:
09-072

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