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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2009-02-12

Strangulation Death of a Child Prompts Hill Sportswear To Recall Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings

Is my product affected?

Kid Pullover Hood Sweatshirt and Kid Zipper Sweatshirt with Hood

  • Brand Hill Sportswear Inc., of Paramount, Calif.

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

What happened

Hill Sportswear is recalling two children's hooded sweatshirts: the Kid Pullover Hood and the Kid Zipper with Hood. Both styles feature drawstrings at the neck that pose a strangulation hazard, as they can become caught on objects. The recall was prompted by a child's death from strangulation. The Kid Pullover Hood has a flat drawstring, one front pocket, and fleece lining with a "HILL/Made in USA" label. The Kid Zipper with Hood has a rounded drawstring, two front pockets, and fleece lining with the same label.

Parents who own these sweatshirts should either immediately remove the drawstrings or return the garment to the place of purchase or to Hill Sportswear for a full refund.

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

Hazard

The sweatshirts have drawstrings through the hood. The drawstrings should be removed immediately since they can become caught on objects and strangle a child.

What should I do?

Due to the serious nature of this hazard, parents are urged to immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts or return the garment to either the place of purchase or to Hill Sportswear for a full refund.

Details from the source

The recall includes the Kid Pullover Hood and Kid Zipper with Hood. The Kid Pullover Hood has a flat style drawstring at the neck, one middle front pocket, and fleece inside lining. Top sewn in label reads "HILL/ Made in USA." The hooded Zipper children's sweatshirt has a rounded style drawstring at the neck, two front pockets, and fleece inside lining. Top sewn in label reads "HILL/ Made in USA".

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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