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Hooded Sweaters Recalled by Empress Arts; Children Can Strangle on Drawstrings

U.S. CPSCInjuriesSep 2, 2008
Recalled Children's Hooded Sweater
Recalled Children's Hooded Sweater

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Hazard

The sweaters have drawstrings through the hood. Children can get entangled in the drawstrings, which can catch on playground equipment, fences or tree branches.

Remedy

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

Incidents & injuries

None reported.

Product description

The cotton knit sweaters are cream colored with a blue stripe at the wrists and waist, a blue ball on the hood, and blue buttons. There is a drawstring through the hood with pom-poms at the ends. The sweaters were sold in children's size 2T under the brand name "Empress Arts." "Empress Baby" is sewn into the sweater's tag.

Sold on

Specialty children's stores nationwide from August 2006 through April 2008 for between $28 and $45.

Contact the company

For additional information, contact Empress Arts collect at (323) 780-8181 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.empressarts.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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