Brents-Riordan Recalls Youth Hooded Sweatshirts and Jackets Due to Strangulation Hazard
Brents-Riordan is recalling about 7,400 youth hooded sweatshirts and jackets 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 strangulation hazard for children, which is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.
Plain-English summary
Brents-Riordan Inc. LLC is recalling approximately 7,400 Youth Hooded Sweatshirts and Youth Insulated Bomber Jackets with hoods. The recall involves specific items with a camouflage design and "Photoflauge™" printed on them. The item numbers are 11037Y-39 and 1113Y-39, which can be found on a label underneath the care label.
The garments have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to children. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall. The products were sold at various retail stores nationwide from July 2007 through December 2007 for between $20 and $30.
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard or return the sweatshirts to the place of purchase or Brents-Riordan for a full refund. For additional information, consumers can contact the company toll-free at (866) 835-6357 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.brentsinc.com.
The recalled product
- Product
- Hooded Youth Sweatshirts and Jackets
- Manufacturer
- Brents-Riordan Inc. LLC, of Shreveport, La.
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 7,400
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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