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Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings
The notice asks people to return it — see below for how.
What’s wrong
The sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
The Recall Registry rates this highest risk — Strangulation risk.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard, or return the garment with drawstring to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers also can return the sweatshirts to Pro-Pac Distributing for a full refund.
Who to contact: For additional information, contact Pro-Pac Distributing at (888) 337-0011 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site atwww.proclubinc.com
The product
This recall involves youth zipper and pullover hooded sweatshirts with drawstrings. The sweatshirts were sold in black, navy and gray. The Proclub brand sweatshirts have RN number 100418 is printed on a tag inside the collar.
Details
- Units affected
- About 7,000
- Recall date
- July 15, 2009
- Made or distributed by
- Pro-Pac Distributing Corp., of Gardena, Calif.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
Retail stores in Los Angeles, Calif. and Las Vegas, Nevada from November 2008 through December 2008 for about $19.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Pro-Pac Distributing Due to Strangulation Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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