Basix U.S.A. · Recalled
Basix U.S.A. Recalls Children's Hooded Sweatshirts and Windbreakers with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard
The garments have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children.
- Units
- About 20,000
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $20–$50
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
This recall involves children's hooded sweatshirts and windbreakers sizes S to XL. Hooded sweatshirts included in the recall were sold in pink, white, light blue, yellow, navy and gray. The nylon windbreakers were sold in royal blue, olive, pink, light blue and navy. A tag sewn inside of the garment reads, "Basix USA." Style number PK215, PK218, KPF265, KPF275, or KH185 is printed on the garment's hang tag.
The file
- Sold at
- Discount department stores nationwide from May 2003 through December 2006 for between $20 and $50.
- Product type
- Clothing (Children)
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Vacation Clothing, doing business as Basix U.S.A., of Lauderdale Lakes, Fla.
Incident log
None reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard.
For additional information, contact Basix U.S.A. at (800) 236-8150 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
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 FEB 13 2007; last revised MAY 23 2014.
