CPSC Recall in 2006: Jordache Ltd. Recalls Youth Hooded Sweatshirt with Drawstring for Strangulation Hazard

Updated on March 25, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 06-113

Date: March 14, 2006

Product Name: "U.S. Polo Association" Youth Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstring

Recall Description:

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Jordache Ltd., of New York, N.Y., is voluntarily recalling about 30,000 "U.S. Polo Association" Youth Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings. The garments have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children.Name of Product: "U.S. Polo Association" Youth Hooded Sweatshirts with DrawstringUnits: About 30,000Manufacturer: Jordache Ltd., of New York, N.Y.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 have "U.S. Polo Assn." written on them. A sewn-in tag also reads, "U.S. Polo Assn". The style number for these garments is 12-5169.Sold at: JC Penney stores nationwide from September 2005 through December 2005 for about $40.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should remove or cut the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard, or return the garment to the store where purchased for a refund.Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Jordache Ltd. toll-free at (888) 295-3267 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit JC Penney's Web site at http://www.jcpenney.com or e-mail the firm at bpalmer@jeans-wear.com.

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:

Refund

Units: About 30,000

Incidents:

None reported.

Sold At:

JC Penney stores nationwide from September 2005 through December 2005 for about $40.

Manufactured In:

China