Boys' Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Scope Apparel Due to Strangulation Hazard

Recalled December 6, 2007 · CPSC recall 08121 · Boys'

Hazard

The garments have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard, or return the sweatshirts for a full refund to either the place of purchase or Scope Apparel.

Units

About 72,000

Incidents / injuries

None reported.

Description

The boys' small and medium sized hooded zip-up sweatshirts have various designs on the front, and were sold in charcoal, navy blue and brown colors. "Whatever" and "RN#39209" are printed on the tag sewn into the jacket.

What to do

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard, or return the sweatshirts for a full refund to either the place of purchase or Scope Apparel.

Contact

For additional information, contact Scope Apparel toll-free at (888) 692-7129 ext. 0 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT, or visit the firm's Web site at www.scopeimp.com

Product

Boys' hooded sweatshirts

Distributed by

Scope Apparel L.P., of Houston, Texas

Retailers

Mass merchandise and specialty children's clothing retailers nationwide from August 2007 through November 2007 for between $20 and $40.

Made in

Bangladesh · India · China · Pakistan

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