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CPSCRecalled Jan 26, 2006 · #06076

Steve & Barry's University Recalls Children's Outerwear with Drawstring Strangulation Hazard

Hazard

The garments have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children.

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Description

The recalled garments are various color jackets, coats, sweatshirts and sweaters, sold in youth sizes up to size 12 with drawstrings through the hood. Many of the sweatshirts have the names of colleges and universities written on them. A tag sewn on the garment reads, "Steve & Barry's Quality Athletic Goods." The style numbers are 15178, 16105, 16168, 16230, 16231, 16257, 16509, 17197, 17285 and 18346, which is written on a collar or side label.

Product details

Product
Children's Upper Outerwear with Drawstrings
Type
Clothing (Children)
Manufacturer
Not specified
Model numbers
UPCs
Sold at
Steve & Barry's University Sportswear stores nationwide from January 2004 through December 2005 for between $6 and $10.
Made in
China, India, Pakistan, Macau

What you should do

Consumers should remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard or return the garment to the store where purchased for a refund.

View the official CPSC notice