CPSCGeneral Alert
Girl's Hooded Sweater Recalled by El Gringo Imports Due to Strangulation Hazard
Published: May 3, 2011Recall ID: 11210Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The hooded sweaters have drawstrings through the hood which can pose a strangulation or entrapment hazard to children.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Girl's Hooded Sweater with Drawstring
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2011/Girls-Hooded-Sweater-Recalled-by-El-Gringo-Imports-Due-to-Strangulation-Hazard |
| Title | Girl's Hooded Sweater Recalled by El Gringo Imports Due to Strangulation Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2011.11210.11210.jpg |
| Hazards › Name | The hooded sweaters have drawstrings through the hood which can pose a strangulation or entrapment hazard to children. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported |
| Products › Name | Girl's Hooded Sweater with Drawstring |
| Products › Type | Outerwear |
| Products › Category I D | 67596 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 300 |
| Recall I D | 665 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Importers › Name | El Gringo Imports of Seattle |
| Retailers › Name | Pike Place Market in Seattle from November 2009 to August 2010 for between $20 and $25. |
| Recall Date | 2011-05-03T00:00:00 |
| Description | 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. |
| Recall Number | 11210 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Refund |
| Consumer Contact | 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 michael@elgringoimports.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2016-07-06T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Ecuador |