CPSC recall 15-714, announced December 22, 2014, covers Kids GAA Fleece Panel Hoodie (about 1,113 units). The sweatshirts have a drawstring around the neck area which poses a strangulation hazard to children. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately take the jackets away from children and remove the drawstring from the jacket to eliminate the hazard or return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Recall contact: call (800) 541-5004, or go to www.thejtg.com.
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Affected model numbers
Model number GA2002 is on a hang tag.
Which products are included?
This recall involves James Trading Group's Croker Kids brand Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) licensed fleece hoodies. The hoodie has a full zippered front and 3-tone color panels of green, white and blue, with GAA embroidery on the left and right chest and on the hood. The word Ireland is printed on the back across the shoulders. The fabric is 75% cotton and 25% polyester. They were sold in kid's sizes "2YR" through "12YR" shown on a hang tag and on the tag sewn into the neck. Model number GA2002 is on a hang tag.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The sweatshirts have a drawstring around the neck area which 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 jackets away from children and remove the drawstring from the jacket to eliminate the hazard or return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Product type
- Clothing & outerwear
- Recall number
- 15-714
- Units
- About 1,113
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Irish boutiques, specialty retail stores nationwide, and online at www.thejtg.com from January 2013 to December 2014 for about $50.
- Importer
- The James Trading Group, Orangeburg N.Y.
Kids GAA Fleece Panel Hoodie
CPSC product type: Outerwear
Recall contact information
The James Trading Group at (800) 541-5004 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.thejtg.com and click on the "Recall" tab located on the top menu bar.
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