CPSC recall 09-270, announced July 9, 2009, covers Hard Tail girl's hooded jackets and pullover sweatshirts (about 130 units). The jackets and pullovers have a drawstring through the hood or waist which can pose 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 either the place of purchase or to Hard Tail for a refund. Recall contact: call (888) 942-7382, or go to www.hardtailforever.com.
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The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
The recalled hooded jackets and pullover sweatshirts have style numbers and RN number 107435 included on the care label found sewn inside on the lower left seam.
Why it was recalled
The jackets and pullovers have a drawstring through the hood or waist which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard, or return the garment to either the place of purchase or to Hard Tail for a refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Hard Tail
- Product type
- Clothing & outerwear
- Recall number
- 09-270
- Units
- About 130
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Nordstrom's, Gingerbread Kids, Beautiful Kids, Tabeez, EZ Fashion, Village Kids, In Motion, Pitti Bimi, Red Apple and Kidding Around stores nationwide from July 2007 through September 2008 for about $60 to $85.
- Distributor
- Hard Tail, of Santa Monica, Calif.
Hard Tail girl's hooded jackets and pullover sweatshirts
CPSC product type: Clothing (Children)
Recall contact information
For additional information contact Hard Tail toll-free at (888) 942-7382 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.hardtailforever.com
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