lululemon athletica · Recalled
Tops with Elastic Draw Cords Recalled by lululemon athletica Due to Injury Hazard
When the elastic draw cord with a hard tip in the hood or around the neck area is pulled or caught on something and released, it can snap back, impact the face area and result in injury.
- Units
- About 133,000 in the United States and 185,000 in Canada
- Reports
- 7
- Injuries
- 7
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $75
- Remedy
- Repair
Reports, injuries, deaths and price are read out of the notice’s wording by rules, so they can miss unusual phrasing. The official notice is the record.
Affected
The recalled tops have an elastic draw cord with hard metal or plastic tips in the hood or around the neck area. Recalled tops come in a variety of colors and styles, including Carry and Go Hoodie; Cool Down Jacket; Course-ette Jacket; Cozy Up Jacket; Dance Studio Jacket; Dance Sweat Shirt; Don't Hurry Be Happy Pullover; Gratitude Wrap; Necessity Jacket; Proactive Jacket; Refresh Snap Up; Run Sun Blocker Pullover; Run Track N Field Jacket; Run With It Jacket; Sanctuary Jacket; Savasana Tunic; Sing, Floss, Travel Jacket; Stow 'N Go Jacket; Stride Jacket; Summertime Tunic; Varsity Hoodie; Victory Jacket and Wear With All Jacket. Each top displays an embroidered or printed lululemon logo; the location of the logo varies with the style of the garment.
The file
- Sold at
- lululemon stores, online at www.lululemon.com and through select sales partners between January 2008 and December 2014 for $75-260.
- Product type
- Outerwear
- Made in
- Bangladesh, China, Indonesia, Peru
- Recalled by
- lululemon athletica of Vancouver, B.C.
Incident log
There were seven reported incidents, resulting in seven injuries to the face and eye.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop wearing the tops with the elastic draw cord and either remove the draw cord or contact lululemon to request a new, non-elastic draw cord with written instructions on how to replace the draw cord.
lululemon toll-free (877) 263-9300 8 a.m. to 1 a.m. ET Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. ET on Saturday and Sunday, email lululemon's Guest Education Centre at gec@lululemon.com or visit www.lululemon.com and click on "Important Safety Notice" for more information.
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 JUN 25 2015; last revised APR 18 2016.
