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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2012-05-08

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

Is my product affected?

YMI girls' hooded sweatshirts with drawstrings

  • Brand YMI Jeanswear, of Los Angeles, Calif.

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

YMI Jeanswear girls' hooded sweatshirts sold at dd's Discounts are being recalled due to drawstrings attached to the hood that pose a strangulation hazard to children. The sweatshirts feature a front zipper, fur-lined hood with side drawstrings, and are available in gray, purple, pink, and black with snowflake or flower designs on the front and back. They are marked with "YMI" on the neck label and have an "YMI"-engraved heart charm attached to the zipper, and were sold in children's sizes six through 16.

According to the recall notice, consumers should immediately remove the recalled sweatshirt from their child and either remove the drawstrings or return the sweatshirt to a dd's Discounts store for a full refund.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

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

What should I 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.

Details from the source

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.

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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