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Steve & Barry's University Recalls Children's Outerwear with Drawstring Strangulation Hazard

U.S. CPSCStrangulationJan 26, 2006
Recalled Children's Outerwear
Recalled Children's Outerwear
Recalled Children's Outerwear
Recalled Children's Outerwear
Recalled Children's Outerwear
Recalled Children's Outerwear
Recalled Children's Outerwear
Recalled Children's Outerwear
Recalled Children's Outerwear
Recalled Children's Outerwear
Recalled Children's Outerwear
Recalled Children's Outerwear

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Hazard

The garments have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children.

Remedy

Consumers should remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard or return the garment to the store where purchased for a refund.

Incidents & injuries

None reported.

Product description

The recalled garments are various color jackets, coats, sweatshirts and sweaters, sold in youth sizes up to size 12 with drawstrings through the hood. Many of the sweatshirts have the names of colleges and universities written on them. A tag sewn on the garment reads, "Steve & Barry's Quality Athletic Goods." The style numbers are 15178, 16105, 16168, 16230, 16231, 16257, 16509, 17197, 17285 and 18346, which is written on a collar or side label.

Sold on

Steve & Barry's University Sportswear stores nationwide from January 2004 through December 2005 for between $6 and $10.

Contact the company

For additional information, contact Steve & Barry's University Sportswear toll-free at (877) 866-7776 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.steveandbarrys.com

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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