Children's Sweatshirts
Published February 5, 2004
Summary
CPSC records recall 04078, published February 5, 2004. Recalling firm: Meijer Distribution Inc., of Grand Rapids, Mich.; Reported units: 18,655.
What's the hazard
The sweatshirts have drawstrings in the hood. Children can get entangled and strangle in the drawstrings, that can catch on playground equipment, fences or tree branches.
What to do
Consumers can return the sweatshirts to Meijer retailers for a full refund, or consumers can remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard.
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Recall details
- Brand
- Meijer Distribution Inc., of Grand Rapids, Mich.
- Manufacturer
- Meijer Distribution Inc., of Grand Rapids, Mich.
- Distributor
- Meijer retail stores in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky and Illinois, from August 2003 and January 2004, for between $20 and $22.
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was Children's Sweatshirts recalled?
Yes. CPSC published recall 04078 on February 5, 2004. Reported hazard: The sweatshirts have drawstrings in the hood. Children can get entangled and strangle in the drawstrings, that can catch on playground equipment, fences or tree branches.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers can return the sweatshirts to Meijer retailers for a full refund, or consumers can remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: Meijer Distribution Inc., of Grand Rapids, Mich..