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CPSCRecalled May 3, 2011 · #11210

Girl's Hooded Sweater Recalled by El Gringo Imports Due to Strangulation Hazard

Hazard

The hooded sweaters have drawstrings through the hood which can pose a strangulation or entrapment hazard to children.

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Description

The recalled product is a hand-knitted wool sweater with a hood in sizes 1 through 10. The sweater has a drawstring in the hood with multi-colored yarn tassels. The sweaters are multi-colored with a front zipper. "El Gringo Imports" is written on a black neck tag.

Product details

Product
Girl's Hooded Sweater with Drawstring
Type
Outerwear
Manufacturer
Not specified
Model numbers
UPCs
Sold at
Pike Place Market in Seattle from November 2009 to August 2010 for between $20 and $25.
Made in
Ecuador

What you should do

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring from the sweatshirt to eliminate the hazard or contact El Gringo Imports for instructions on how to receive a full refund.

View the official CPSC notice