CPSC Recall in 2004: CPSC, Norton McNaughton of Squire, Inc. Announce Recall of Girls' Hooded Sweaters with Drawstrings

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 05-065

Date: December 08, 2004

Product Name: Energie Brand Hooded Sweaters

Recall Description:

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Norton McNaughton of Squire, Inc., of New York, N.Y. is voluntarily recalling about 157,300 Energie brand girls' hooded sweaters with drawstrings. The hooded sweaters have drawstrings, posing a strangulation hazard to children.Name of product: Energie Brand Hooded SweatersUnits: About 157,300Manufacturer: Norton McNaughton of Squire, Inc., of New York, N.Y.Hazard: The hooded sweaters have drawstrings, posing a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, the CPSC issued guidelines to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist drawstrings of upper garments such as jackets and sweatshirts. These garments were identified by the Wisconsin Bureau of Consumer Protection.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.Description: The recalled hooded drawstring sweaters were sold in a variety of colors and youth sizes S, M, L and XL. They were sold in either the pull-over hooded style or with a zipper. The RN Number 33364 and the word "energie," together with a small red flower, are printed on the collar tags. Only sweaters with drawstrings are included in this recall.Sold at: Various retailers nationwide from July 2004 through November 2004 for between $15 and $25.Manufactured in: South Korea, Taiwan and ChinaRemedy: Consumers can remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard or return the hooded drawstring sweater to the store where purchased for a full refund.Consumer Contact: Call Norton McNaughton at (917) 777-9200 anytime or visit the website at www.nortonmcnaughton.com.

Hazard Description:

The hooded sweaters have drawstrings, posing a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, the CPSC issued guidelines to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist drawstrings of upper garments such as jackets and sweatshirts. These garments were identified by the Wisconsin Bureau of Consumer Protection.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Dispose, Refund

Units: About 157,300

Incidents:

None reported.

Sold At:

Various retailers nationwide from July 2004 through November 2004 for between $15 and $25.

Manufactured In:

South Korea, Taiwan and China