Seattle Cotton Works Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled Due to Strangulation Hazard

Hooded sweatshirts

Date of Recall

2009-03-12

CPSC Release Number

09-154

Manufactured In

Pakistan

Company Phone Number

(800) 533-8922

Units

About 40,000

Distributor

Seattle Cotton Works, LLC, of Bellevue, Wash.

Sold By

Kohl's Department Stores nationwide from January 2009 through February 2009 for about $17.

Problem/Hazard

The sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood that can pose a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, the CPSC issued guidelines (pdf) 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 hooded, long sleeve sweatshirts have full-length zippers and drawstrings along the neck line. The products are sold under the Seattle Cotton Works brand in six different designs. The styles are set forth in the image below. The name, “Seattle Cotton Works” appears along the inside neck line.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard, or call the manufacturer to arrange for a full refund.

Consumer Contact

For additional information or assistance returning a product contact Seattle Cotton Works at (800) 533-8922 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

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