CPSCGeneral Alert
Basix U.S.A. Recalls Children's Hooded Sweatshirts and Windbreakers with Drawstr...
Published: February 13, 2007Recall ID: 07103Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The garments have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves children's hooded sweatshirts and windbreakers sizes S to XL. Hooded sweatshirts included in the recall were sold in pink, white, light blue, yellow, navy and gray. The nylon windbreakers were sold in royal blue, olive, pink, light blue and navy. A tag sewn inside of the garment reads, "Basix USA." Style number PK215, PK218, KPF265, KPF275, or KH185 is printed on the garment's hang tag.
Affected Products
Children's Hooded Sweatshirts and Windbreakers with Drawstrings
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/Basix-USA-Recalls-Childrens-Hooded-Sweatshirts-and-Windbreakers-with-Drawstrings-Due-to-Strangulation-Hazard |
| Title | Basix U.S.A. Recalls Children's Hooded Sweatshirts and Windbreakers with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/6db341f071c34fa5852608307d3e6dc8.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Hooded Sweatshirt |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/4a75c6307d544a2186b5edee06228259.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Hooded Sweatshirt |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/27e13705815f4ac6abe548807023b4aa.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Recalled Hooded Windbreaker |
| Hazards › Name | The garments have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Children's Hooded Sweatshirts and Windbreakers with Drawstrings |
| Products › Type | Clothing (Children) |
| Products › Category I D | 1887 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 20,000 |
| Recall I D | 3545 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard. |
| Importers › Name | Vacation Clothing, doing business as Basix U.S.A., of Lauderdale Lakes, Fla. |
| Retailers › Name | Discount department stores nationwide from May 2003 through December 2006 for between $20 and $50. |
| Recall Date | 2007-02-13T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves children's hooded sweatshirts and windbreakers sizes S to XL. Hooded sweatshirts included in the recall were sold in pink, white, light blue, yellow, navy and gray. The nylon windbreakers were sold in royal blue, olive, pink, light blue and navy. A tag sewn inside of the garment reads, "Basix USA." Style number PK215, PK218, KPF265, KPF275, or KH185 is printed on the garment's hang tag. |
| Recall Number | 07103 |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Basix U.S.A. at (800) 236-8150 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |