CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
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.
CPSC, Meijer Announce Recall of Children's Sweatshirts with Drawstring Hoods
The fleece sweatshirts were sold in children's sizes 4-18 under the brand name, "Emergency Exit." The sweatshirts were manufactured in a variety of colors, including red, blue, grey and black. Each sweatshirt has an image on the chest of either a tribal design, dragon, motocross or skateboarding pattern.
Required Consumer Action
Consumers can return the sweatshirts to Meijer retailers for a full refund, or consumers can remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard.
Contact Information
Call Meijer toll-free at (866) 280-8419 anytime or visit the firm's website at www.meijer.com
Recall Details
Sold At
Meijer retail stores in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky and Illinois, from August 2003 and January 2004, for between $20 and $22.
Injuries
No injuries or incidents have been reported.
Manufacturer
Meijer Distribution Inc., of Grand Rapids, Mich.
Recall Number
04078
Product Information
Product Name
Children's Sweatshirts
Product Type
Clothing (Children)
Number of Units
18,655
Manufacturer Name
Meijer Distribution Inc., of Grand Rapids, Mich.
Manufactured In
Pakistan