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Product recall · CPSCSeptember 2, 2008Worth checking
Hooded Sweaters
Check whether yours is affected, then follow the instructions below.
What’s wrong
The sweaters have drawstrings through the hood. Children can get entangled in the drawstrings, which can catch on playground equipment, fences or tree branches.
The Recall Registry rates this worth checking — we found nothing in the notice describing a specific injury. A recall covers only the versions, UPCs or date codes it names, so check those against yours.
What it looks like
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What to do
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweaters to eliminate the hazard.
Who to contact: For additional information, contact Empress Arts collect at (323) 780-8181 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.empressarts.com
The product
The cotton knit sweaters are cream colored with a blue stripe at the wrists and waist, a blue ball on the hood, and blue buttons. There is a drawstring through the hood with pom-poms at the ends. The sweaters were sold in children's size 2T under the brand name "Empress Arts." "Empress Baby" is sewn into the sweater's tag.
Details
- Units affected
- About 130
- Recall date
- September 2, 2008
- Brand
- Empress Arts Ltd., of Monterey Park, Calif.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
Specialty children's stores nationwide from August 2006 through April 2008 for between $28 and $45.
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: “Hooded Sweaters Recalled by Empress Arts; Children Can Strangle on Drawstrings”
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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