Scope Apparel Recalls Boys' Hooded Sweatshirts Due to Strangulation Hazard
Scope Apparel is recalling about 72,000 boys' hooded sweatshirts 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 score of 3 (High) per the rubric.
Plain-English summary
Scope Apparel L.P. is recalling approximately 72,000 boys' small and medium-sized hooded zip-up sweatshirts. The garments feature various front designs and were sold in charcoal, navy blue, and brown colors. Tags sewn into the jackets are printed with "Whatever" and "RN#39209".
The recall is due to a strangulation hazard posed by the drawstring through the hood. The company has not reported any injuries associated with the product. The sweatshirts were manufactured in Bangladesh, India, China, and Pakistan.
The recalled items were sold at mass merchandise and specialty children's clothing retailers nationwide from August 2007 through November 2007 for between $20 and $40. Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard or return the sweatshirts for a full refund to the place of purchase or Scope Apparel. For more information, contact Scope Apparel toll-free at (888) 692-7129 ext. 0 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT.
The recalled product
- Product
- Boys' hooded sweatshirts
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 72,000
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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