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Seattle Cotton Works Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled Due to Strangulation Hazard

  • Recalled Hooded sweatshirts
  • Recalled Hooded sweatshirts
  • Recalled Hooded sweatshirts
Name of Product:
Hooded sweatshirts
Hazard:

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

Remedy:
New Instructions
Refund
Recall Date:
March 12, 2009
Units:

About 40,000

Consumer Contact

For additional information or assistance returning a product contact Seattle Cotton Works at (800) 533-8922 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.seattlecottonrecall.com.

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Recall Details

Description:

The hooded, long sleeve sweatshirts have full-length zippers and drawstrings along the neckline. The products are sold under the Seattle Cotton Works brand in six different designs. The styles are set forth in the image below. The name, "Seattle Cotton Works" appears along the inside neckline.

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard or call the manufacturer to arrange for a full refund.

Incidents/Injuries:

None reported

Sold Exclusively At:
Kohl's Department Stores nationwide from January 2009 through February 2009 for about $17.
Distributor(s):
Seattle Cotton Works, LLC, of Bellevue, Wash.
Manufactured In:
Pakistan
Recall number:
09-154

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