CPSC recall 09-274, announced July 15, 2009, covers Pro-Pac Distributing Youth Hooded Sweatshirts (about 7,000 units). The sweatshirts 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 from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard, or return the garment with drawstring to the place of purchase for a full refund. Recall contact: call (888) 337-0011.
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Which products are included?
This recall involves youth zipper and pullover hooded sweatshirts with drawstrings. The sweatshirts were sold in black, navy and gray. The Proclub brand sweatshirts have RN number 100418 is printed on a tag inside the collar.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The sweatshirts 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 from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard, or return the garment with drawstring to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers also can return the sweatshirts to Pro-Pac Distributing for a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Pro-Pac Distributing
- Product type
- Clothing & outerwear
- Recall number
- 09-274
- Units
- About 7,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Retail stores in Los Angeles, Calif. and Las Vegas, Nevada from November 2008 through December 2008 for about $19.
- Distributor
- Pro-Pac Distributing Corp., of Gardena, Calif.
Youth Hooded Sweatshirts
CPSC product type: Clothing (Children)
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Pro-Pac Distributing at (888) 337-0011 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site atwww.proclubinc.com
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