The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·23149·Announced 2023-03-09

Kindred Bravely Bamboo Nursing Hoodies Recalled for Choking Hazard

Akerson Enterprises is recalling about 7,500 Kindred Bravely Bamboo Nursing Hoodies because small plastic caps on the drawcords can be swallowed by nursing babies, creating a choking 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: This recall involves a risk-of-harm product (choking hazard to infants) where no injuries have yet been reported, which falls under the "High" severity criterion. Although there is a legitimate risk to a vulnerable population (nursing babies), the absence of reported illnesses or injuries prevents a higher classification.

Plain-English summary

Akerson Enterprises LLC, doing business as Kindred Bravely of Oceanside, California, is recalling approximately 7,500 Kindred Bravely Bamboo Nursing Hoodies. The hoodies, made from bamboo, acrylic, and spandex, feature a drawstring closure and concealed zippers at the chest for breastfeeding access.

The drawcords on these hoodies have small plastic caps that can be swallowed by a nursing baby, posing a choking hazard. The recalled hoodies were sold in various colors and sizes from November 2021 through December 2022 for approximately $75 at maternity boutiques including Village Maternity, Nature Baby Outfitter, Tootsies Children's Boutique, Nurturing Expressions, Simple Organics Wellness Center, RSVP Gifts and More, and Milk & Baby, as well as online at www.kindredbravely.com and www.amazon.com.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled hoodies and cut the fully extended drawstring cords, then discard them. Alternatively, consumers can request a $75 store credit by filling out an online form at www.kindredbravely.com/pages/bamboo-hoodie-safety-recall with a photo of the cut drawstring cords and company branding. For more information, contact Kindred Bravely toll-free at 888-850-3756 (Monday–Thursday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. PT), by email at [email protected], or online at www.kindredbravely.com/pages/bamboo-hoodie-safety-recall or through the chat button on www.kindredbravely.com.

The recalled product

Product
Kindred Bravely Bamboo Nursing Hoodies
Manufacturer
Akerson Enterprises LLC, dba Kindred Bravely, of Oceanside, California
Category
Consumer Product — Clothing / Maternity Apparel
Hazard
  • choking
  • drawcord-hazard
  • ingestion-hazard
Affected units
7,500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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