CPSC Recall in 2006: Next Marketing Inc. Recalls Youth Hooded Fleece with Drawstring for Strangulation Hazard

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 06-097

Date: February 23, 2006

Product Name: Youth Hooded Fleece with Drawstring

Recall Description:

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Next Marketing Inc., of Wabash, Ind. is recalling about 22,000 Youth Hooded Fleeces with Drawstrings. The garments have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist by drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets and sweatshirts.Name of Product: Youth Hooded Fleece with DrawstringUnits: About 22,000Manufacturer: Next Marketing Inc., of Wabash, Ind.Hazard: The garments have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist by drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets and sweatshirts.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.Description: The recalled youth hooded fleece garments have drawstrings. They were sold in a variety of colors and many of them have the names of colleges and universities printed or embroidered on them. A sewn-in tag reads, "Lil Fan" or "LF 2."Sold at: Web retailers, college book stores and department stores nationwide from September 2003 through December 10, 2005 for about $15.Manufactured in: China and PakistanRemedy: Consumers should remove or cut the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard, or return the garment to the store where purchased for help in removing the drawstring.Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Next Marketing Inc. toll-free at (866) 871-9978 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at http://www.nextinc.net/productrecalls.html.Note: CPSC was alerted to this hazard by the state of Wisconsin.

Hazard Description:

The garments have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist by drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets and sweatshirts.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Dispose, Repair

Units: About 22,000

Incidents:

None reported.

Sold At:

Web retailers, college book stores and department stores nationwide from September 2003 through December 10, 2005 for about $15.

Manufactured In:

China and Pakistan