CPSC recall 09-129, announced February 12, 2009, covers Hill Sportswear Kid Pullover Hood Sweatshirt and Kid Zipper Sweatshirt with Hood (about 120,000 units). The sweatshirts have drawstrings through the hood. The notice cites 1 incident report. Due to the serious nature of this hazard, parents are urged to immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts or return the garment to either the place of purchase or to Hill Sportswear for a full refund. Recall contact: call (877) 322-8760.
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Top sewn in label reads "HILL/ Made in USA." The hooded Zipper children's sweatshirt has a rounded style drawstring at the neck, two front pockets, and fleece inside lining.
Which products are included?
The recall includes the Kid Pullover Hood and Kid Zipper with Hood. The Kid Pullover Hood has a flat style drawstring at the neck, one middle front pocket, and fleece inside lining. Top sewn in label reads "HILL/ Made in USA." The hooded Zipper children's sweatshirt has a rounded style drawstring at the neck, two front pockets, and fleece inside lining. Top sewn in label reads "HILL/ Made in USA".
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The sweatshirts have drawstrings through the hood. The drawstrings should be removed immediately since they can become caught on objects and strangle a child.
Incidents and injuries
CPSC received one report of a death involving a 3-year-old boy in Fresno, Calif. He was strangled when the drawstring on the hooded sweatshirt that he was wearing became stuck on a play ground set.
Official remedy
Due to the serious nature of this hazard, parents are urged to immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts or return the garment to either the place of purchase or to Hill Sportswear for a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Hill Sportswear
- Manufacturer
- Hill Sportswear Inc., of Paramount, Calif.
- Product type
- Clothing & outerwear
- Recall number
- 09-129
- Units
- About 120,000
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Various small retailers in California and Texas from 2003 to December 2008 for approximately $8.
Kid Pullover Hood Sweatshirt and Kid Zipper Sweatshirt with Hood
CPSC product type: Clothing (Children)
Recall contact information
Consumers should contact Hill Sportswear toll-free at (877) 322-8760 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. (PT) Monday through Friday.
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