YMI Jeanswear · Recalled
Girls' Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by YMI Jeanswear Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at dd's Discounts
The sweatshirts have drawstrings at the hood that pose a strangulation hazard to children.
- Units
- About 500
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $13
- Remedy
- Refund
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Affected
This recall involves girls' sweatshirts sold under the brand name "YMI Jeanswear." The sweatshirts have a front zipper and a fur-lined hood with a drawstring stitched to each side. "YMI" is printed on the label at the neck. The sweatshirts were sold in gray, purple, pink and black, with either a snowflake or a flower design on the front and back. A heart charm with "YMI" engraved on it is attached to the zipper. The recalled sweatshirts were sold in children's sizes six through 16.
The file
- Sold at
- dd's Discounts stores nationwide from December 2011 through January 2012 for about $13.
- Product type
- Outerwear
- Made in
- Cambodia
- Recalled by
- YMI Jeanswear, of Los Angeles, Calif.
Incident log
None reported
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately take the recalled sweatshirt from their child and remove the drawstrings or return the sweatshirt to a dd's Discounts store for a full refund.
For additional information, please contact YMI Jeanswear at (888) 394-1398 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.ymijeans.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 MAY 08 2012; last revised APR 18 2016.
