Little Willy's Recalls Children's Hooded Sweatshirts Due to Strangulation Hazard
Little Willy's is recalling about 200 children's hooded sweatshirts because the drawstrings pose a strangulation hazard to young 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 aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.
Plain-English summary
Little Willy's is recalling approximately 200 children's hooded sweatshirts due to a strangulation hazard. The recall involves cotton fleece sweatshirts in sizes XS through XXL, featuring specific color patterns and an elbow patch on the right arm. The garments were sold online at Zullily.com and Gilt.com from January 2012 to May 2012 for about $20.
The hazard exists because the hoodies have drawstrings through the hood or neck, which can pose a strangulation risk to young children. The source text states that no injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.
Consumers should immediately take the garments away from children. To eliminate the hazard, consumers can remove the drawstrings themselves or return the garments to Little Willy's for repair. Little Willy's can be contacted at (212) 680-0107 or online at www.littlewillys.com.
The recalled product
- Product
- Little Willy's Hooded Sweatshirts
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 200
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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