CPSC Recall in 2015: Kyber Outerwear Recalls Children's Sweaters Due to Strangulation Hazard

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 15-198

Date: July 28, 2015

Product Name: Children's Animal-themed Sweaters

Recall Description:

The sweaters have a drawstring around the neck that poses a strangulation hazard to children if the drawstring gets entangled or caught on playground slides, school bus doors or other moving objects.

Hazard Description:

The sweaters have a drawstring around the neck area that poses a strangulation hazard to children. Drawstrings can become entangled or caught on playground slides, hand rails, school bus doors or other moving objects, posing a significant strangulation and/or entanglement 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 3,100

Incidents:

None reported.

Sold At:

Independent children's stores nationwide and online from January 2010 through December 2013 for between $10 and $50.

Manufactured In:

Nepal and Bangladesh