CPSC recall 15-198, announced July 28, 2015, covers Kyber Outerwear Children's Animal-themed Sweaters (about 3,100 units). The sweaters have a drawstring around the neck area that poses a strangulation hazard to children. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately take the recalled sweater away from kids and remove the drawstring, or return the sweater to Kyber Outerwear for a full credit for Kyber products. Recall contact: call (613) 724-2579, go to www.kyberouterwear.com, or email kyberouterwear@gmail.com.
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Which products are included?
These animal-themed, hooded children's sweaters are 100 percent wool when produced in Nepal and 50 percent wool and 50 percent acrylic when produced in Bangladesh. The sweaters have a tag sewn on the left seam several inches above the hem with the company name and the place of origin. The company name is also located on a patch on the left sleeve at the cuff and on a patch in the collar.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The sweaters have a drawstring around the neck area that poses a strangulation hazard to children. Drawstrings can become entangled or caught on playground slides, hand rails, school bus doors or other moving objects, posing a significant strangulation and/or entanglement hazard to children.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled sweater away from kids and remove the drawstring, or return the sweater to Kyber Outerwear for a full credit for Kyber products.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Kyber Outerwear
- Product type
- Clothing & outerwear
- Recall number
- 15-198
- Units
- About 3,100
- Manufactured in
- Nepal, Bangladesh
- Sold at / sales period
- Independent children's stores nationwide and online from January 2010 through December 2013 for between $10 and $50.
- Distributor
- Kyber Outerwear USA Corp., of Ogdensburg, NY
Children's Animal-themed Sweaters
CPSC product type: Outerwear
Recall contact information
Call Kyber collect at (613) 724-2579 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or email kyberouterwear@gmail.com or online at www.kyberouterwear.com and click on the link in the "Our Latest News" box in the bottom, left-hand corner of the homepage for more information.
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