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CPSCRecalled Mar 28, 2008 · #08234

Boys' Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by High Energy; Children Can Strangle on Drawstrings

Hazard

The sweatshirts have a drawstring through hood, which poses a strangulation hazard to children.

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Description

The recalled boys' sweatshirts are hooded and have a zipper up the front. They were sold in boys' sizes small and medium. The style number, and "High Energy" or "Energy Clothing Company," are printed on the sewn-in neck tag. The following styles are included in this recall. Style Number Color T78311 Tan and brown plaid S78511 S78514 S78515 S78516 White/black, blue/gray, red/navy and other assorted colors S72509 S74509 Navy blue and other assorted colors

Product details

Product
Boys' Hooded Sweatshirts
Type
Clothing (Children)
Manufacturer
Not specified
Model numbers
UPCs
Sold at
Wal-Mart, Toys "R" Us, Kmart, Target, Atwoods, and Pamida stores nationwide and Internet retailers from September 2007 through March 2008 for about $30.
Made in
Pakistan, Egypt, South Korea

What you should do

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard, or contact High Energy for a full refund.

View the official CPSC notice