The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·15212·Announced 2015-08-12

Flowers By Zoe Recalls Girls Hoodies and Jackets Due to Strangulation Hazard

Flowers By Zoe is recalling girls' striped hoodies and tie-dye jackets because neck drawstrings pose a strangulation hazard to 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 corresponds to a score of 3 (High) per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Flowers By Zoe is recalling approximately 122 girls' zippered striped hoodies and tie-dye jackets. The garments, made from 100% Rayon, feature drawstrings around the neck area. The striped hoodie includes multi-colored stripes in yellow, white, orange, and pink, while the tie-dye jacket features dark blue, teal, orange, pink, and lime green horizontal stripes. Both items were sold in sizes S (7, 8), M (10), and L (12) and bear the "Flowers By Zoe" label on the neck seam.

The recall is due to a strangulation hazard. The drawstrings can become entangled or caught on playground slides, handrails, school bus doors, or other moving objects, posing a significant risk to children. No injuries have been reported in connection with these products.

The hoodies and jackets were sold from February 2015 through May 2015 for about $45 at various children's boutique specialty retailers, including LaBella Flora in Auburn, IN; Kids Only in Los Angeles, CA; Kids Biz in Dallas, TX; and Polkadot Pony in Jackson, MS, as well as online stores such as Everything But the Princess. Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard and may return the items to the place of purchase for a full refund.

The recalled product

Product
Girls Hoodie and Jacket
Manufacturer
Flowers By Zoe, Melville, NY
Category
Consumer Product — Children's Clothing
Hazard
Affected units
122

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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