Girl's Hooded Sweater Recalled by El Gringo Imports Due to Strangulation Hazard
What's being recalled
Girl's Hooded Sweater with Drawstring
Units: About 300
The recalled product is a hand-knitted wool sweater with a hood in sizes 1 through 10. The sweater has a drawstring in the hood with multi-colored yarn tassels. The sweaters are multi-colored with a front zipper. "El Gringo Imports" is written on a black neck tag.
The problem, in CPSC's words
The hooded sweaters have drawstrings through the hood which can pose a strangulation or entrapment hazard to children.
Incidents and injuries reported to CPSC
None reported
What CPSC says to do
Refund
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring from the sweatshirt to eliminate the hazard or contact El Gringo Imports for instructions on how to receive a full refund.
How to contact the company
For additional information, contact El Gringo Imports toll-free at (877) 278-1434 between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, visit the firm's website at www.elgringoimports.com or e-mail the firm at [email protected]
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall notice 11210, cpsc.gov. Text in quotes is from CPSC. Photos: CPSC.