High Energy Recalls Boys' Hooded Sweatshirts Due to Strangulation Hazard
High Energy is recalling boys' hooded sweatshirts because the hood drawstrings pose a strangulation risk to children. 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.
Plain-English summary
High Energy is recalling approximately 5,000 boys' hooded sweatshirts due to a strangulation hazard. The recalled garments feature a drawstring through the hood, which can entangle children. The sweatshirts are hooded with a front zipper and were sold in boys' sizes small and medium. Specific styles included in the recall are T78311 (tan and brown plaid), S78511, S78514, S78515, and S78516 (white/black, blue/gray, red/navy, and other colors), as well as S72509 and S74509 (navy blue and other colors). The style number and "High Energy" or "Energy Clothing Company" are printed on the sewn-in neck tag.
The products were manufactured in Pakistan, Egypt, and South Korea. They were sold at Wal-Mart, Toys "R" Us, Kmart, Target, Atwoods, and Pamida stores nationwide, as well as through Internet retailers, from September 2007 through March 2008 for approximately $30 each. The distributor is Kidz World Inc., d/b/a High Energy USA, of New York, N.Y.
No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall. Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard or contact High Energy for a full refund. For additional information, consumers can contact High Energy collect at (212) 563-4949 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
The recalled product
- Product
- Boys' Hooded Sweatshirts
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 5,000
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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