The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·12168·Announced 2012-05-08

YMI Girls' Hooded Sweatshirts Recalled Due to Strangulation Hazard

YMI Jeanswear is recalling girls' hooded sweatshirts with drawstrings due to a strangulation hazard. Consumers should remove the drawstrings or return the items for a refund.

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, which is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

YMI Jeanswear is recalling approximately 500 girls' hooded sweatshirts with drawstrings. The recall is due to a strangulation hazard posed by the drawstrings located at the hood. The sweatshirts were sold exclusively at dd's Discounts stores nationwide from December 2011 through January 2012 for about $13.

The recalled sweatshirts are sold under the brand name "YMI Jeanswear" and feature a front zipper and a fur-lined hood with a drawstring stitched to each side. The label at the neck is printed with "YMI." The items were available in gray, purple, pink, and black, featuring either a snowflake or a flower design on the front and back. A heart charm with "YMI" engraved on it is attached to the zipper. The sweatshirts were sold in children's sizes six through 16.

No injuries have been reported. Consumers should immediately take the recalled sweatshirt from their child and remove the drawstrings, or return the sweatshirt to a dd's Discounts store for a full refund. For additional information, consumers can contact YMI Jeanswear at (888) 394-1398 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.ymijeans.com.

The recalled product

Product
YMI girls' hooded sweatshirts with drawstrings
Manufacturer
YMI Jeanswear, of Los Angeles, Calif.
Category
Consumer Product — Children's Clothing
Hazard
Affected units
500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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