The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·04078·Announced 2004-02-05

Meijer Recalls Children's Sweatshirts with Drawstring Hoods

Meijer is recalling 18,655 children's sweatshirts with drawstring hoods due to strangulation hazards. Consumers can return them for a refund or remove the drawstrings.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (strangulation hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Meijer Distribution Inc. is recalling approximately 18,655 children's fleece sweatshirts with drawstring hoods. The recall was announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) on February 5, 2004. The sweatshirts were sold in children's sizes 4-18 under the brand name "Emergency Exit" in various colors, including red, blue, grey, and black. Each sweatshirt features a chest image of a tribal design, dragon, motocross, or skateboarding pattern.

The recall is being conducted because the drawstrings in the hoods pose a strangulation hazard. Children can get entangled in the drawstrings, which can catch on playground equipment, fences, or tree branches. No injuries or incidents have been reported in connection with these products.

The sweatshirts were manufactured in Pakistan and sold at Meijer retail stores in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, and Illinois between August 2003 and January 2004. The selling price ranged from $20 to $22. Consumers can return the sweatshirts to Meijer retailers for a full refund or remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard. For more information, consumers can call Meijer toll-free at (866) 280-8419 or visit www.meijer.com.

The recalled product

Product
Children's Sweatshirts
Manufacturer
Meijer Distribution Inc., of Grand Rapids, Mich.
Category
Consumer Product — Children's Clothing
Hazard
Affected units
18,655

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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