CPSC recall 12-166, announced May 8, 2012, covers LANY Group Goddess Hooded Sweatshirts with drawstrings (about 210 units). The sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood which poses a strangulation hazard to children. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring to eliminate the hazard or return the sweatshirts to a dd's Discounts store for a full refund. Recall contact: call (855) 691-7662.
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"Goddess" is printed on a label at the neck.
Which products are included?
The girls' sweatshirts zip up the front and have a hood with a drawstring. The sweatshirts are red with gold hearts, stars and crowns. They were sold in children's sizes 4T through 12. "Goddess" is printed on a label at the neck.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood which poses a strangulation hazard to children.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring to eliminate the hazard or return the sweatshirts to a dd's Discounts store for a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- LANY Group
- Product type
- Clothing & outerwear
- Recall number
- 12-166
- Units
- About 210
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- dd's Discounts stores nationwide from October 2011 through January 2012 for about $6.
- Importer
- LANY Group LLC, of New York, N.Y.
Goddess Hooded Sweatshirts with drawstrings
CPSC product type: Outerwear
Recall contact information
For additional information, please contact LANY Group toll-free at (855) 691-7662 between 8 a.m. through 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
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