CPSC Recall in 2006: Trendset Originals Recalls Girls' Sweaters with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 06-138

Date: April 12, 2006

Product Name: "Who's That Girl!" Sweaters

Recall Description:

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Trendset Originals, of New York, N.Y., is voluntarily recalling about 1,700 "Who's That Girl!" Sweaters. A drawstring is threaded through the hood of the garment, 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: "Who's That Girl!" SweatersUnits: About 1,700Distributors: Trendset Originals, of New York, N.Y.Hazard: A drawstring is threaded through the hood of the garment, 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 girls' hooded sweaters are pink, blue and white and have a label that reads "Who's That Girl!" The R/N number is 48829 printed on the inside neck tag of the garment.Sold: Exclusively at Gordman's Department stores nationwide from September 2005 through November 2005 for about $10.Manufactured in: BangladeshRemedy: 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: For additional information, contact Trendset at (800) 908-8308 between 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit Trendset's Web site at www.trendsetny.com, or e-mail the firm at customer-service@trendsetny.com.

Hazard Description:

A drawstring is threaded through the hood of the garment, 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 1,700

Incidents:

None reported.

Sold At:

Exclusively at Gordman's Department stores nationwide from September 2005 through November 2005 for about $10.

Manufactured In:

Bangladesh