From the ArcaMax Publishing, Home and Consumer Newsletter:
http://www.arcamax.com/news/home/s-355533-223531
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary
recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using
recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of product: Boy's Hooded Zip Fleece Sweatshirts
Units: About 300
Distributor: Adio Footwear, of Carlsbad, Calif.
Hazard: The garments have a drawstring through the hood, which can
pose a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued
guidelines (pdf) to help prevent children from strangling or getting
entangled on the neck and waist by drawstrings in upper garments, such
as jackets and sweatshirts.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The boy's "Champ Custom" hooded zip fleece sweatshirt
(style # 40305.HZB) is white with blue pin-stripes on the front and
red panels on the sides. ADIO is spelled out across the front. The
sweatshirt was sold in boys' sizes: small, medium, large and x-large.
Sold at: Tilly's and Bob's stores nationwide from October 2007 through
December 2007 for about $40.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the
sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard, and return the item to the place
of purchase or to Adio Footwear for a full refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Adio Footwear at
(800) 995-6069 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or
visit the firm's Web site at www.adiofootwear.com
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including a picture of the
recalled product, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08288.html