Active Apparel Recalls Boys Zipper Hooded Sweatshirts Due to Strangulation Hazard
Active Apparel is recalling boys' Fission zipper hooded sweatshirts because neck drawstrings pose a strangulation hazard. 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 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
Active Apparel, based in Mira Loma, California, is recalling approximately 7,800 boys' Fission zipper hooded sweatshirts. The recall was issued due to a strangulation hazard posed by drawstrings located around the neck area. These drawstrings can become entangled or caught on playground slides, handrails, school bus doors, or other moving objects, creating a significant risk of strangulation or entanglement for children.
The recalled sweatshirts are made of 100% cotton and feature a white drawstring tie attached on each side of the neck, two pockets, and a white front zipper. They are available in black, green, royal blue, true red, and turquoise. The garments were sold in boys' sizes small (8-10) and medium (12-14). The size is indicated on a label sewn into the neck seam, and a white label sewn into the lower left seam inside the garment states "Karachi Pakistan, Active Apparel," with a manufacture date of "MAY, 2014" and batch number 61271,159.
The sweatshirts were sold at Fred Myer and Kroger stores nationwide from June 2014 through August 2014 for approximately $18. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall. Consumers should immediately take the sweatshirts away from children. To eliminate the hazard, consumers can remove the drawstring or return the item to the place of purchase for a full refund and a $10 gift card. For more information, consumers can contact Active Apparel toll-free at (844) 861-5308 from 9 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit www.activeapparel.net and click on the Recall tab.
The recalled product
- Product
- Boys Zipper Hooded Sweatshirts
- Manufacturer
- Active Apparel, Mira Loma, California.
- Affected units
- 7,800
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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