CPSC, Norton McNaughton of Squire, Inc. Announce Recall of Girls' Hooded Sweaters with Drawstrings

Recalled December 9, 2004 · CPSC recall 05065 · Norton McNaughton

Hazard

The hooded sweaters have drawstrings, posing a strangulation hazard to children.

Remedy

Consumers can remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard or return the hooded drawstring sweater to the store where purchased for a full refund.

Units

About 157,300

Incidents / injuries

None reported.

Description

The recalled hooded drawstring sweaters were sold in a variety of colors and youth sizes S, M, L and XL. They were sold in either the pull-over hooded style or with a zipper. The RN Number 33364 and the word "energie," together with a small red flower, are printed on the collar tags. Only sweaters with drawstrings are included in this recall.

What to do

Consumers can remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard or return the hooded drawstring sweater to the store where purchased for a full refund.

Contact

Call Norton McNaughton at (917) 777-9200 anytime or visit the website at www.nortonmcnaughton.com

Product

Energie Brand Hooded Sweaters

Manufacturer(s)

Norton McNaughton of Squire, Inc., of New York, N.Y.

Retailers

Various retailers nationwide from July 2004 through November 2004 for between $15 and $25.

Made in

South Korea · Taiwan · China

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