CPSC recall 06-088, announced February 15, 2006, covers The Black Dog Tavern Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings (about 9,700 units). The garments have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard. Recall contact: call (800) 626-1991, or go to www.theblackdog.com.
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Which products are included?
The recalled sweatshirts have a black dog on the front and are sold in youth sizes up to size 12, with drawstrings through the hood. Sweatshirt colors include navy blue, gray, red, pink, black or oatmeal. "The Black Dog," "Est. 71," or "The Black Dog/Martha's Vineyard" are printed on the back of some of the sweatshirts. A tag sewn on the inside of the garment reads, "The Black Dog." Style numbers are K086, K088, K090, K062, or K063 are printed on the garment's hang tag.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The garments have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children.
Incidents and injuries
No incidents or injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- The Black Dog Tavern
- Manufacturer
- The Black Dog Tavern Company Inc., of Vineyard Haven, Mass.
- Product type
- Clothing & outerwear
- Recall number
- 06-088
- Units
- About 9,700
- Manufactured in
- Canada, China
- Sold at / sales period
- Exclusively through Black Dog retail stores, catalog, and Web site from May 2004 through January 2006 for between $30 and $50.
Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings
CPSC product type: Clothing (Children)
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Black Dog at (800) 626-1991 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.theblackdog.com
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