The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·06113·Announced 2006-03-15

Jordache Recalls U.S. Polo Association Youth Hooded Sweatshirts for Strangulation Hazard

Jordache Ltd. is recalling approximately 30,000 U.S. Polo Association youth hooded sweatshirts sold at J.C. Penney because the hood drawstrings pose a strangulation hazard to children.

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 corresponds to a High severity score of 3 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Jordache Ltd. of New York, N.Y., is recalling approximately 30,000 U.S. Polo Association youth hooded sweatshirts. The garments, which feature a drawstring through the hood, pose a strangulation hazard to children. The recalled items are youth hooded fleece garments available in a variety of colors, with "U.S. Polo Assn." written on them and a sewn-in tag reading "U.S. Polo Assn". The style number for these garments is 12-5169.

The sweatshirts were manufactured in China and sold at J.C. Penney stores nationwide from September 2005 through December 2005 for about $40 each. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

Consumers should remove or cut the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard, or return the garment to the store where purchased for a refund. For additional information, consumers can contact Jordache Ltd. toll-free at (888) 295-3267 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit J.C. Penney's website.

The recalled product

Product
U.S. Polo Association Youth Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstring
Manufacturer
Jordache Ltd., of New York, N.Y.
Category
Consumer Product — Children's Clothing
Hazard
Affected units
30,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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