Browning Recalls Junior Hoodies Due to Strangulation Hazard
Browning is recalling approximately 4,300 Youth Buckmark Junior Hoodie Sweatshirts sold at Academy Sports+Outdoors due to a strangulation and entanglement hazard from neck drawstrings.
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/entanglement) where injury has not yet been reported, which corresponds to a High severity score of 3 according to the rubric.
Plain-English summary
Browning, of Morgan, Utah, is recalling approximately 4,300 Youth Buckmark Junior Hoodie Sweatshirts. The affected garments are camouflaged print pullover sweatshirts made of polyester fabric, available in sizes S, M, L, and XL. These items were sold exclusively at Academy Sports+Outdoors stores and online at www.academy.com from August 2012 through October 2013 for about $28. The sweatshirts feature black drawstrings around the neck area, a yellow embroidered Buckmark logo on the front, pockets near the waist, and rib knit cuffs and waist. The specific SKUs included in the recall are 3011332001 (Size S), 3011332002 (Size M), 3011332003 (Size L), and 3011332004 (Size XL). The SKU number is printed on a tag located behind the main label on the back of the collar.
The recall was issued because the hooded sweatshirts have drawstrings around the neck area that pose a strangulation or entanglement hazard to young children. Browning has not reported any injuries associated with the product.
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the hooded sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard or return the garment to Browning for a full refund. For more information, consumers can contact Browning at (800) 727-4312 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, online at www.browning.com by clicking on Recall at the top of the page, or by email at [email protected].
The recalled product
- Product
- Browning Youth Buckmark Junior Hoodie Sweatshirts
- Manufacturer
- Browning, of Morgan, Utah
- Category
- Consumer Product — Apparel
- Affected units
- 4,300
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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