CPSC recall 11-210, announced May 3, 2011, covers El Gringo Imports of Seattle Girl's Hooded Sweater with Drawstring (about 300 units). The hooded sweaters have drawstrings through the hood which can pose a strangulation or entrapment hazard to children. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring from the sweatshirt to eliminate the hazard or contact El Gringo Imports for instructions on how to receive a full refund. Recall contact: call (877) 278-1434, go to www.elgringoimports.com, or email michael@elgringoimports.com.
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Which products are included?
The recalled product is a hand-knitted wool sweater with a hood in sizes 1 through 10. The sweater has a drawstring in the hood with multi-colored yarn tassels. The sweaters are multi-colored with a front zipper. "El Gringo Imports" is written on a black neck tag.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The hooded sweaters have drawstrings through the hood which can pose a strangulation or entrapment hazard to children.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring from the sweatshirt to eliminate the hazard or contact El Gringo Imports for instructions on how to receive a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- El Gringo Imports of Seattle
- Product type
- Clothing & outerwear
- Recall number
- 11-210
- Units
- About 300
- Manufactured in
- Ecuador
- Sold at / sales period
- Pike Place Market in Seattle from November 2009 to August 2010 for between $20 and $25.
- Importer
- El Gringo Imports of Seattle
Girl's Hooded Sweater with Drawstring
CPSC product type: Outerwear
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact El Gringo Imports toll-free at (877) 278-1434 between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, visit the firm's website at www.elgringoimports.com or e-mail the firm at michael@elgringoimports.com
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