CPSC recall 15-171, announced June 25, 2015, covers lululemon women's top (about 133,000 units). When the elastic draw cord with a hard tip in the hood or around the neck area is pulled or caught on something and released, it can snap back, impact the face area and result in injury. The notice cites 7 incident reports and 7 injuries. Consumers should stop wearing the tops with the elastic draw cord and either remove the draw cord or contact lululemon to request a new, non-elastic draw cord with written instructions on how to replace the draw cord. Recall contact: call (877) 263-9300, go to www.lululemon.com, or email gec@lululemon.com.
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Which products are included?
The recalled tops have an elastic draw cord with hard metal or plastic tips in the hood or around the neck area. Recalled tops come in a variety of colors and styles, including Carry and Go Hoodie; Cool Down Jacket; Course-ette Jacket; Cozy Up Jacket; Dance Studio Jacket; Dance Sweat Shirt; Don't Hurry Be Happy Pullover; Gratitude Wrap; Necessity Jacket; Proactive Jacket; Refresh Snap Up; Run Sun Blocker Pullover; Run Track N Field Jacket; Run With It Jacket; Sanctuary Jacket; Savasana Tunic; Sing, Floss, Travel Jacket; Stow 'N Go Jacket; Stride Jacket; Summertime Tunic; Varsity Hoodie; Victory Jacket and Wear With All Jacket. Each top displays an embroidered or printed lululemon logo; the location of the logo varies with the style of the garment.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
When the elastic draw cord with a hard tip in the hood or around the neck area is pulled or caught on something and released, it can snap back, impact the face area and result in injury.
Incidents and injuries
There were seven reported incidents, resulting in seven injuries to the face and eye.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop wearing the tops with the elastic draw cord and either remove the draw cord or contact lululemon to request a new, non-elastic draw cord with written instructions on how to replace the draw cord.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- lululemon athletica
- Product type
- Clothing & outerwear
- Recall number
- 15-171
- Units
- About 133,000 in the United States and 185,000 in Canada
- Manufactured in
- Bangladesh, China, Indonesia, Peru
- Sold at / sales period
- lululemon stores, online at www.lululemon.com and through select sales partners between January 2008 and December 2014 for $75-260.
- Importer
- lululemon athletica of Vancouver, B.C.
lululemon women's top
CPSC product type: Outerwear
Recall contact information
lululemon toll-free (877) 263-9300 8 a.m. to 1 a.m. ET Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. ET on Saturday and Sunday, email lululemon's Guest Education Centre at gec@lululemon.com or visit www.lululemon.com and click on "Important Safety Notice" for more information.
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