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Black Dog Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled for Strangulation Hazard

U.S. CPSCStrangulationFeb 15, 2006
Recalled Children's Sweatshirt
Recalled Children's Sweatshirt
Recalled Children's Sweatshirt
Recalled Children's Sweatshirt
Recalled Children's Sweatshirt
Recalled Children's Sweatshirt

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

Hazard

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

Remedy

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard.

Incidents & injuries

No incidents or injuries have been reported.

Product description

The recalled sweatshirts have a black dog on the front and are sold in youth sizes up to size 12, with drawstrings through the hood. Sweatshirt colors include navy blue, gray, red, pink, black or oatmeal. "The Black Dog," "Est. 71," or "The Black Dog/Martha's Vineyard" are printed on the back of some of the sweatshirts. A tag sewn on the inside of the garment reads, "The Black Dog." Style numbers are K086, K088, K090, K062, or K063 are printed on the garment's hang tag.

Sold on

Exclusively through Black Dog retail stores, catalog, and Web site from May 2004 through January 2006 for between $30 and $50.

Contact the company

For additional information, contact Black Dog at (800) 626-1991 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.theblackdog.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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