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RecalledCPSC · October 22, 2013 Children's clothing, sleepwear & shoes

Trail Crest Recalls Children's Hooded Sweatshirts Due to Strangulation Hazard

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Hooded sweatshirt
Hooded sweatshirt · Photo: CPSC

What's being recalled

Trail Crest boys and girls hooded sweatshirts and jackets

Units: About 350

This recall involves Trail Crest brand boys and girls hooded sweatshirts sold in sizes x-small, small and medium. They have a camouflage pattern on shoulders and arms, with drawstrings in the hood and zippers at the neck. They come in birch and camouflage, pink and camouflage, and purple and camouflage. There is a tag sewn on the outside of the jacket left sleeve with style number 29121. There is an additional Trail Crest tag in the neckline

The problem, in CPSC's words

The hoodies and jackets have drawstrings through the hood or neck which pose a strangulation hazard to young children.

Incidents and injuries reported to CPSC

No injuries have been reported.

What CPSC says to do

Refund

Consumers should immediately take the garments away from children. Consumers can remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard or return the garments to Trail Crest for a full refund. Contact Trail Crest for a return address label and instructions for returning the garment.

How to contact the company

Trail Crest at (800) 965-6550 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Consumers can also email the firm at sales@trailcrest.net.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall notice 14002, cpsc.gov. Text in quotes is from CPSC. Photos: CPSC.