CPSC recall 10-041, announced November 18, 2009, covers Century 21 Promotions Youth Hooded Sweatshirts and Jackets (about 17,000 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 to the place of purchase for a full refund. Recall contact: call (800) 935-2100.
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Which products are included?
This recall involves children's sweatshirts and jackets sold in sizes XS - XXL in colors: navy blue, black, brown, pink, red, white, green, gray, blue, yellow, and orange. The recalled garments contain the following embroidered logos: "Montauk," "Avalon," "Stone Harbor," "Cape May," "Sea Isle," "Ocean City," "Alaska," "Nantucket," "Maine," "Long Beach Island," "Lavallette," "Seaside Park," "Newport," "Monterey," "Carmel," "Skaneateles," "1000 Islands," "Block Island" and "Seattle."
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 to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Century 21 Promotions
- Manufacturer
- Century 21 Promotions, of Seattle, Wash.
- Product type
- Clothing & outerwear
- Recall number
- 10-041
- Units
- About 17,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- The following retail and gift shops: Montauk Clothing, Riptide East, Shirt Shops of Cape May, Summer Sweats, Rip Current Sportswear, B&B Dept. Stores, Trapper Jack's, Annie & The Tees, Emporium, Inc., The Trading Co., Mackerel Jack's, Carmel Classics, Rolands, The Ship Gift Shop, Star Dept. Store, Seattle Shirt and Simply Seattle from September 2005 through September 2009 for between $25 and $35. Most stores are located in New England with two stores each in Seattle, Washington and Alaska.
- Importer
- Century 21 Promotions, of Seattle, Wash.
Youth Hooded Sweatshirts and Jackets
CPSC product type: Clothing (Children)
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Century 21 Promotions at (800) 935-2100 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.
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