The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·15171·Announced 2015-06-25

lululemon Recalls Women's Tops with Elastic Draw Cords Due to Injury Hazard

lululemon athletica is recalling about 133,000 women's tops in the U.S. because elastic draw cords can snap back and injure the face or eyes.

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 where injury has been reported (seven incidents resulting in face and eye injuries), fitting the High severity criteria for products with reported injuries but no fatalities or severe structural defects.

Plain-English summary

lululemon athletica of Vancouver, B.C. is recalling approximately 133,000 women's tops in the United States and 185,000 in Canada. The recalled garments, sold between January 2008 and December 2014 for $75 to $260, feature an elastic draw cord with hard metal or plastic tips in the hood or around the neck area. The affected styles include the Carry and Go Hoodie, Cool Down Jacket, Cozy Up Jacket, Dance Studio Jacket, and various other jackets and tunics.

The recall is due to an injury hazard. When the elastic draw cord is pulled or caught on an object and released, it can snap back, impact the face area, and result in injury. The company has reported seven incidents that resulted in seven injuries to the face and eye.

Consumers should stop wearing the affected tops immediately. They should either remove the draw cord themselves or contact lululemon to request a new, non-elastic draw cord with written instructions on how to replace it. Consumers can contact lululemon's Guest Education Centre by phone, email, or through the company's website for more information.

The recalled product

Product
lululemon women's top
Manufacturer
lululemon athletica of Vancouver, B.C.
Category
Consumer Product — Apparel
Hazard
Affected units
133,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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