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Trail Crest Recalls Children's Hooded Sweatshirts Due to Strangulation Hazard

U.S. CPSCStrangulationOct 22, 2013
Hooded sweatshirt
Hooded sweatshirt

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Hazard

The hoodies and jackets have drawstrings through the hood or neck which pose a strangulation hazard to young children.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately take the garments away from children. Consumers can remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard or return the garments to Trail Crest for a full refund. Contact Trail Crest for a return address label and instructions for returning the garment.

Refund

Incidents & injuries

No injuries have been reported.

Product description

This recall involves Trail Crest brand boys and girls hooded sweatshirts sold in sizes x-small, small and medium. They have a camouflage pattern on shoulders and arms, with drawstrings in the hood and zippers at the neck. They come in birch and camouflage, pink and camouflage, and purple and camouflage. There is a tag sewn on the outside of the jacket left sleeve with style number 29121. There is an additional Trail Crest tag in the neckline

Sold on

Zulily.com and other stores nationwide from November 2012 to February 2013 for about $15.

Contact the company

Trail Crest at (800) 965-6550 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Consumers can also email the firm at [email protected].

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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