Scope Apparel L.P · Recalled
Boys' Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Scope Apparel Due to Strangulation Hazard
The garments have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
- Units
- About 72,000
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $20–$40
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The boys' small and medium sized hooded zip-up sweatshirts have various designs on the front, and were sold in charcoal, navy blue and brown colors. "Whatever" and "RN#39209" are printed on the tag sewn into the jacket.
The file
- Sold at
- Mass merchandise and specialty children's clothing retailers nationwide from August 2007 through November 2007 for between $20 and $40.
- Product type
- Clothing (Children)
- Made in
- Bangladesh, China, India, Pakistan
- Recalled by
- Scope Apparel L.P., of Houston, Texas
Incident log
None reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard, or return the sweatshirts for a full refund to either the place of purchase or Scope Apparel.
For additional information, contact Scope Apparel toll-free at (888) 692-7129 ext. 0 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT, or visit the firm's Web site at www.scopeimp.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 DEC 06 2007; last revised MAY 23 2014.