CPSC recall 07-077, announced January 10, 2007, covers Seena International Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings (about 45,000 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 or return the garment to the store where purchased for help in removing the drawstring. Recall contact: call (866) 927-5596, or go to www.brooklynxpress.com.
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Which products are included?
This recall involves children's fleece hooded sweatshirts, sizes 8-12. The sweatshirts were sold in black, brown, blue, red, gray, white and off-white. The words "BKLYN Xpress" and "Brooklyn Xpress" and various graphic designs are embroidered on the sweatshirts. A sewn-in tag has one of the following style numbers: BXFL72B, BXFL73B, BXFL74B, BXFL75B, BXFL77B or BXFL80B. This recall only involves sweatshirts in sizes 8 to 12.
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 or return the garment to the store where purchased for help in removing the drawstring.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Seena International
- Product type
- Clothing & outerwear
- Recall number
- 07-077
- Units
- About 45,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Various clothing stores, including Ross Stores & Gordman's, from September 2006 through December 2006 for about $25.
- Importer
- Seena International, of Yaphank, N.Y.
Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings
CPSC product type: Clothing (Children)
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Seena International toll-free at (866) 927-5596 between 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.brooklynxpress.com
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