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Product recall · CPSCNovember 26, 2013Highest risk
Little Willy's Hooded Sweatshirts Due to Strangulation Hazard
The notice asks people to return it — see below for how.
What’s wrong
The hoodies have drawstrings through the hood or neck which pose a strangulation hazard to young children.
The Recall Registry rates this highest risk — Strangulation risk.
What it looks like
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What to do
Consumers should immediately take the garments away from children. Consumers can remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard or return the garments to Little Willy's to have the drawstring removed.
Who to contact: Little Willy's collect at (212) 680-0107 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET Tuesday through Saturday, or online at www.littlewillys.com. In addition, consumers can email mr.wilcox@lordwillys.com for more information.
The product
This recall involves Little Willy's brand children's hooded sweatshirts sold in sizes XS (2 years), S (3 years), M (4-5 years), L (6-7 years), XL (8-9 years) and XXL (10 years). The cotton fleece sweatshirts were sold in two color patterns: dark grey with light grey stripes and a red hood, and purple with navy blue stripes and a green hood. The sweatshirt has an elbow patch on the right arm and the Little Willy logo on the front.
Details
- Units affected
- About 200
- Recall date
- November 26, 2013
- Made or distributed by
- Little Willy's of, New York, N.Y.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
Online at Zullily.com and Gilt.com from January 2012 to May 2012 for about $20.
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: “Little Willy's Recalls Hooded Sweatshirts 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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