CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
The sweaters have drawstrings through the hood. Children can get entangled in the drawstrings, which can catch on playground equipment, fences or tree branches.
Hooded Sweaters Recalled by Empress Arts; Children Can Strangle on Drawstrings
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.
Required Consumer Action
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweaters to eliminate the hazard.
Contact Information
For additional information, contact Empress Arts collect at (323) 780-8181 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.empressarts.com
Recall Details
Sold At
Specialty children's stores nationwide from August 2006 through April 2008 for between $28 and $45.
Injuries
None reported.
Manufacturer
Empress Arts Ltd., of Monterey Park, Calif.
Recall Number
08383
Product Information
Product Name
Children's Hooded Sweaters
Product Type
Clothing (Children)
Number of Units
About 130
Manufacturer Name
Empress Arts Ltd., of Monterey Park, Calif.
Manufactured In
China