Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by NTD Apparel Due to Strangulation Hazard
“Hello Kitty” Zip Up Hoodie Sweatshirts
Date of Recall
2009-12-03CPSC Release Number
10-054Manufactured In
ChinaCompany Phone Number
(866) 317-3974Units
1,200Distributor
NTD Apparel, of Los Angeles, Calif.Sold By
Macy’s and Dillard’s department stores nationwide from November 2008 through December 2008 for $36.Problem/Hazard
The sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines (pdf) (which were incorporated into an industry voluntary standard in 1997) to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets or sweatshirts.Injuries/Incidents
None reported.Description
The "Hello Kitty" hoodie has an appliqu矯n the right chest and screenprint on left chest and left sleeve. They were sold in black with silver lining and in sizes 2T, 3T, 4, 5, 6 and 6X. NTD APPAREL, D1592H7273, RN#116180 is printed on the neck label and care label.Remedy
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard, or return the garment to either the place of purchase or to NTD Apparel for a full refund.Consumer Contact
For additional information, contact NTD Apparel toll-free at (866) 317-3974 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.Recall Comments
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