CPSC recall 08-185, announced February 6, 2008, covers Seventy Two Bonafide Love Hooded Children's Sweatshirts (about 1,800 units). The garments have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to children. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard or return the sweatshirts to Nordstrom or to Seventy Two for a full refund. Recall contact: call (626) 330-8027.
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"Bonafide Love" is printed on a label sewn into the collar.
Which products are included?
This recall involves the Bonafide Love children's hooded sweatshirts. The sweatshirts are reversible and come in two styles. The hearts and stars style is green and in the front has a heart surrounded by pink stars. On the reverse, it is hot pink with light pink dots. The Robots style is gray with drawings of robots and pink hearts. On the reverse, it has a zebra-like pattern with gray and black stripes. "Bonafide Love" is printed on a label sewn into the collar.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The garments have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard or return the sweatshirts to Nordstrom or to Seventy Two for a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Seventy Two
- Manufacturer
- Seventy Two Inc., of La Puente, Calif.
- Product type
- Clothing & outerwear
- Recall number
- 08-185
- Units
- About 1,800
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Nordstrom retail stores nationwide from November 2007 through December 2007 for about $40.
Bonafide Love Hooded Children's Sweatshirts
CPSC product type: Clothing (Children)
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Seventy Two Inc. collect at (626) 330-8027 ext. 170 between 9 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
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