Boys’ Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled Due to Strangulation Hazard

by on March 10, 2010

boys hoodies 01March 10, 2010 – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in cooperation with Brand Evolution, of Philadelphia, Pa., today announced a voluntary recall of Locks All Over Boys’ Hoody, All Over Skaters Boy’s Hoody and Rock Mask Boy’s Hoody.

boys hoodies 02The recalled boys hooded sweatshirts come in three styles: All Over Locks style #MSK7SK3400B in white with colored printed padlocks in sizes S, M, L and XL; All Over Skaters style #SKATBS7K302B in white with red and orange skaters in S, M, L, and XL; and Rock Mask Hoody style #KROCKF7K300K in solid black with imprint in sizes 4, 5, 6 and 7.

The hoodies have drawstrings through the hoods that pose a strangulation hazard to children. In February1996, CPSC issued guidelines (pdf) to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist drawstrings in upper garments such as sweatshirts and jackets.

boys hoodies 03Approximately 2,800 hoodies were sold at the Burlington Coat Factory, Amm One Inc., Avante, Dr. Jays, Stop, E & J Lawrence Corp., Exclusive Wear, G-Pulse Apparel, Hip Hop World, Nouveau, Stop Kid, Unica, and Village Mart.

No incidents or injuries have been reported.

Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

If you or a loved one has been injured by a defective product, contact the Defective Product lawyers of the Gomez Law Firm today.

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