On August 6, 2008, The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission in association with Request Jeans, of New York, N.Y. announced a nationwide recall of the “Request” Children’s Hooded Sweatshirt.
What’s the problem?
According to the CPSC recall announcement, the hoodies have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines (pdf) to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist by drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets and sweatshirts.
“Request” Children’s Hooded Sweatshirt Model Numbers Subject to Recall
This recall involves the short sleeve hoodie (Item number 11188SG) and the Long sleeve hoodie (Item number 11218LG). The short sleeve hoodie has “Request” printed all over and was sold in olive green and light blue. The long sleeve hoodie has a butterfly design on the back of the hoodie and on the chest and was sold in white and olive green.
The recall effects approximately 1,200 units of the “Request” Children’s Hooded Sweatshirt, which were sold at mass merchandisers and other retail stores nationwide from January 2007 through March 2007 for about $36.
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