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Basix U.S.A. Recalls Children's Hooded Sweatshirts and Windbreakers with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard

Recalled February 13, 2007 · CPSC recall 07103 · Basix

Recalled Hooded SweatshirtRecalled Hooded SweatshirtRecalled Hooded Windbreaker
Hazard
The garments have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard.
Units
About 20,000
Incidents / injuries
None reported.

Description

This recall involves children's hooded sweatshirts and windbreakers sizes S to XL. Hooded sweatshirts included in the recall were sold in pink, white, light blue, yellow, navy and gray. The nylon windbreakers were sold in royal blue, olive, pink, light blue and navy. A tag sewn inside of the garment reads, "Basix USA." Style number PK215, PK218, KPF265, KPF275, or KH185 is printed on the garment's hang tag.

What to do

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard.

Contact

For additional information, contact Basix U.S.A. at (800) 236-8150 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

Product
Children's Hooded Sweatshirts and Windbreakers with Drawstrings
Imported by
Vacation Clothing, doing business as Basix U.S.A., of Lauderdale Lakes, Fla.
Retailers
Discount department stores nationwide from May 2003 through December 2006 for between $20 and $50.
Made in
China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →