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Boys' Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by High Energy; Children Can Strangle on Drawstrings

U.S. CPSCStrangulationSold on TargetMar 28, 2008
Recalled Sweatshirt
Recalled Sweatshirt
Recalled Sweatshirt
Recalled Sweatshirt
Recalled Sweatshirt
Recalled Sweatshirt

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

Hazard

The sweatshirts have a drawstring through hood, which poses a strangulation hazard to children.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard, or contact High Energy for a full refund.

Incidents & injuries

None reported.

Product description

The recalled boys' sweatshirts are hooded and have a zipper up the front. They were sold in boys' sizes small and medium. The style number, and "High Energy" or "Energy Clothing Company," are printed on the sewn-in neck tag. The following styles are included in this recall. Style Number Color T78311 Tan and brown plaid S78511 S78514 S78515 S78516 White/black, blue/gray, red/navy and other assorted colors S72509 S74509 Navy blue and other assorted colors

Sold on

Wal-Mart, Toys "R" Us, Kmart, Target, Atwoods, and Pamida stores nationwide and Internet retailers from September 2007 through March 2008 for about $30.

Contact the company

For additional information, contact High Energy collect at (212) 563-4949 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

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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