Steve & Barry's University · Recalled
Steve & Barry's University Recalls Children's Outerwear with Drawstring Strangulation Hazard
The garments have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children.
- Units
- About 334,000
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $6–$10
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The recalled garments are various color jackets, coats, sweatshirts and sweaters, sold in youth sizes up to size 12 with drawstrings through the hood. Many of the sweatshirts have the names of colleges and universities written on them. A tag sewn on the garment reads, "Steve & Barry's Quality Athletic Goods." The style numbers are 15178, 16105, 16168, 16230, 16231, 16257, 16509, 17197, 17285 and 18346, which is written on a collar or side label.
The file
- Sold at
- Steve & Barry's University Sportswear stores nationwide from January 2004 through December 2005 for between $6 and $10.
- Product type
- Clothing (Children)
- Made in
- China, India, Macau, Pakistan
- Recalled by
- Steve & Barry's University Sportswear, of Port Washington, N.Y.
Incident log
None reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard or return the garment to the store where purchased for a refund.
For additional information, contact Steve & Barry's University Sportswear toll-free at (877) 866-7776 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.steveandbarrys.com
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated JAN 26 2006; last revised APR 30 2024.
