CPSC recall 06-097, announced February 24, 2006, covers Next Marketing Youth Hooded Fleece with Drawstrings (about 22,000 units). The garments have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should remove or cut the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard, or return the garment to the store where purchased for help in removing the drawstring. Recall contact: call (866) 871-9978, or go to www.nextinc.net/productrecalls.html.
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Which products are included?
The recalled youth hooded fleece garments have drawstrings. They were sold in a variety of colors and many of them have the names of colleges and universities printed or embroidered on them. A sewn-in tag reads, "Lil Fan" or "LF 2."
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
None reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should remove or cut the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard, or return the garment to the store where purchased for help in removing the drawstring.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Next Marketing
- Manufacturer
- Next Marketing Inc., of Wabash, Ind.
- Product type
- Clothing & outerwear
- Recall number
- 06-097
- Units
- About 22,000
- Manufactured in
- China, Pakistan
- Sold at / sales period
- Web retailers, college book stores and department stores nationwide from September 2003 through December 10, 2005 for about $15.
Youth Hooded Fleece with Drawstrings
CPSC product type: Clothing (Children)
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Next Marketing Inc. toll-free at (866) 871-9978 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at http://www.nextinc.net/productrecalls.html
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