CPSC

Children's Sweatshirts Recalled for Entrapment Hazard

Recalled Children's Sweatshirts
Recalled Children's Sweatshirts

Hazard

The sweatshirts have drawstrings in the hood. Children can get entangled and strangle in the drawstrings, that can catch on playground equipment, fences or tree branches.

What You Should Do

Remedy

Consumers can return the sweatshirts to Meijer retailers for a full refund, or consumers can remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard.

Consumer Contact

Call Meijer toll-free at (866) 280-8419 anytime or visit the firm's website at www.meijer.com

Products

Children's Sweatshirts

Injuries & Incidents

Sold At

Meijer retail stores in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky and Illinois, from August 2003 and January 2004, for between $20 and $22.