CPSC Recall in 2012: Girls' Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by YMI Jeanswear Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at dd's Discounts

Updated on March 25, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 12168

Date: May 07, 2012

Product Name: "YMI" girls' hooded sweatshirts with drawstrings

Recall Description:

The drawstrings at the hood of these girls' sweatshirts can strangle children.

Hazard Description:

The sweatshirts have drawstrings at the hood that pose a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines about drawstrings in children's upper outerwear. In 1997, those guidelines were incorporated into a voluntary standard. Then, in July 2011, based on the guidelines and voluntary standard, CPSC issued a federal regulation. CPSC's actions demonstrate a commitment to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on neck and waist drawstrings in upper outerwear, such as jackets and sweatshirts.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Refund

Units: About 500

Incidents:

None reported

Sold At:

dd's Discounts stores nationwide from December 2011 through January 2012 for about $13.

Manufactured In:

Cambodia