March 15, 2006
Release #06-113
Firm’s Recall Hotline: (888) 295-3267
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: “U.S. Polo Association” Youth Hooded Sweatshirts with
Drawstring
Units: About 30,000
Manufacturer: Jordache Ltd., of New York, N.Y.
Hazard: The garments have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist by drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets and sweatshirts.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The recalled youth hooded fleece garments have drawstrings.
They were sold in a variety of colors and have “U.S. Polo Assn.” Written on them. A sewn-in tag also reads, “U.S. Polo Assn”. The style number for these garments is 12-5169.
Sold at: JC Penney stores nationwide from September 2005 through
December 2005 for about $40.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should remove or cut the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard, or return the garment to the store where purchased for a refund.
I, personally, would recommend getting a refund, and purchasing a nice, new sweatshirt that has no drawstrings.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Jordache Ltd. toll-free at (888) 295-3267 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday, or visit JC Penny’s Web site at http://www.jcpenny.com or you can also e-mail the firm at bpalmer@jeans-wear.com
To view this recall online, please visit our website at:
https://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml06/06113.html
Stay Safe!