CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
The garments have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children.
Next Marketing Inc. Recalls Youth Hooded Fleece with Drawstring for Strangulation Hazard
The recalled youth hooded fleece garments have drawstrings. They were sold in a variety of colors and many of them have the names of colleges and universities printed or embroidered on them. A sewn-in tag reads, "Lil Fan" or "LF 2."
Required Consumer Action
Consumers should remove or cut the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard, or return the garment to the store where purchased for help in removing the drawstring.
Contact Information
For additional information, contact Next Marketing Inc. toll-free at (866) 871-9978 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at http://www.nextinc.net/productrecalls.html
Recall Details
Sold At
Web retailers, college book stores and department stores nationwide from September 2003 through December 10, 2005 for about $15.
Injuries
None reported.
Manufacturer
Next Marketing Inc., of Wabash, Ind.
Recall Number
06097
Product Information
Product Name
Youth Hooded Fleece with Drawstrings
Product Type
Clothing (Children)
Number of Units
About 22,000
Manufacturer Name
Next Marketing Inc., of Wabash, Ind.
Manufactured In
Pakistan