Girls' Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by YMI Jeanswear Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at dd's Discounts

Recalled May 8, 2012 · CPSC recall 12168 · Girls'

Hazard

The sweatshirts have drawstrings at the hood that pose a strangulation hazard to children.

Remedy

Refund

Units

About 500

Incidents / injuries

None reported

Description

This recall involves girls' sweatshirts sold under the brand name "YMI Jeanswear." The sweatshirts have a front zipper and a fur-lined hood with a drawstring stitched to each side. "YMI" is printed on the label at the neck. The sweatshirts were sold in gray, purple, pink and black, with either a snowflake or a flower design on the front and back. A heart charm with "YMI" engraved on it is attached to the zipper. The recalled sweatshirts were sold in children's sizes six through 16.

What to do

Consumers should immediately take the recalled sweatshirt from their child and remove the drawstrings or return the sweatshirt to a dd's Discounts store for a full refund.

Contact

For additional information, please contact YMI Jeanswear at (888) 394-1398 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.ymijeans.com

Product

YMI girls' hooded sweatshirts with drawstrings

Imported by

YMI Jeanswear, of Los Angeles, Calif.

Retailers

dd's Discounts stores nationwide from December 2011 through January 2012 for about $13.

Made in

Cambodia

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