Children's Hooded Sweaters
Class II - Moderate 🏠 Consumer Products
Recalled: September 2, 2008 Empress Arts Ltd., of Monterey Park, Calif. Children's Products
Nationwide
What Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: (About 130)
- Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
- Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
- Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.
Recall Details
- Company:
- Empress Arts Ltd., of Monterey Park, Calif.
- Reason for Recall:
- The sweaters have drawstrings through the hood. Children can get entangled in the drawstrings, which can catch on playground equipment, fences or tree branches.
- Classification:
- Class II - Moderate
Products that might cause a temporary health problem, or pose a slight threat of a serious nature.
- Status:
- ongoing
- Hazard:
- The sweaters have drawstrings through the hood. Children can get entangled in the drawstrings, which can catch on playground equipment, fences or tree branches.
- Remedy:
- Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweaters to eliminate the hazard.
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Product Information
Full Description:
The cotton knit sweaters are cream colored with a blue stripe at the wrists and waist, a blue ball on the hood, and blue buttons. There is a drawstring through the hood with pom-poms at the ends. The sweaters were sold in children's size 2T under the brand name "Empress Arts." "Empress Baby" is sewn into the sweater's tag.
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
(About 130)
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official CPSC source:
View on CPSC.govCPSC Recall Number: 08383