The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·07077·Announced 2007-01-10

Seena International Recalls Children's Hooded Sweatshirts for Strangulation Hazard

Seena International is recalling children's hooded sweatshirts with drawstrings due to a strangulation hazard. No injuries have been reported.

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

Seena International is recalling approximately 45,000 children's fleece hooded sweatshirts, sizes 8-12, due to a strangulation hazard. The garments feature a drawstring through the hood, which poses a risk to children. The sweatshirts were sold in black, brown, blue, red, gray, white, and off-white, and feature "BKLYN Xpress" or "Brooklyn Xpress" embroidery with various graphic designs. Affected style numbers include BXFL72B, BXFL73B, BXFL74B, BXFL75B, BXFL77B, and BXFL80B.

The sweatshirts were manufactured in China and sold at various clothing stores, including Ross Stores & Gordman's, from September 2006 through December 2006 for about $25. No incidents or injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard or return the garment to the store where purchased for help in removing the drawstring. For additional information, consumers can contact Seena International toll-free at (866) 927-5596 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.brooklynxpress.com.

The recalled product

Product
Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings
Manufacturer
Seena International, of Yaphank, N.Y.
Category
Consumer Product — Children's Clothing
Hazard
Affected units
45,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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