Girls Hooded Sweatshirts Recalled by Ely and Walker Due to Strangulation Hazard
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Article Date: 5/26/2009 | Resource: MLG
Girls Hooded Sweatshirts Recalled by Ely and Walker Due to Strangulation Hazard
“U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Recall”
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: Cumberland Outfitters Girls Hooded Sweatshirts
Units: About 580
Distributor: Ely and Walker, of Lebanon, Tenn.
Hazard: The sweatshirts 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 drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets or sweatshirts.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: This recall involves Cumberland Outfitters girls hooded sweatshirts with drawstrings. The sweatshirts were sold in four colors (melon, white, purple, and turquoise) and in sizes XS to L. Graphic designs such as a horse, vine or flower are printed on the front and back of the sweatshirts. RN number 14119 and one of the following style numbers are printed on the care label: 561560EC, 561565CO, 561570RA and 561575TU.
Sold at: Department and apparel retail stores nationwide from April 2007 through April 2009 for between $19 and $24.
Manufactured in: India
Remedy: Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard. Consumers can also return the garment to either the place of purchase or to Ely and Walker for a full refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Ely and Walker at (800) 359-1878 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firms Web site at www.elyandwalker.com
For more information regarding this article please contact:
Jeffrey Marquart
(949)589-0150
jmarquart@marquartlawgroup.com