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Pure Baby Organics Boys Hoodie Recalled by Chantique's Corp. Due To Strangulation Hazard

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Pure Baby Organics, Boy Zip Through Hoodie
Pure Baby Organics, Boy Zip Through Hoodie · Photo: CPSC

What's being recalled

Boy's Zipper Hooded Hoodie

Units: About 60

This recall involves a Pure Baby Organic boy's hoodie made of 100% cotton. It comes in solid gray with a red drawstring that is inside the lining of the hood that surrounds the face. They have a zipper front closure. The recalled hoodies were sold in toddler boy's sizes 2t to boy's size 3. There is a white label sewn into the neck line that has the name Purebaby on it. There is also a label underneath it that has the size printed on it and states Made in India. A label with style number PB1613.B12 is sewn into an inside side seam of the garment under the washing instruction label.

The problem, in CPSC's words

The sweaters have a drawstring around the neck area which 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 or an entanglement hazard to children.

Incidents and injuries reported to CPSC

None Reported

What CPSC says to do

Refund

Consumers should immediately take the hoodie away from children. Consumers can remove the drawstring from the garment to eliminate the hazard or return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

How to contact the company

Chantique's Corp collect at (213) 629-3222 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. PT, Monday through Friday or email at info@chantiquesshowroom.com for more information.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall notice 14287, cpsc.gov. Text in quotes is from CPSC. Photos: CPSC.