CPSCGeneral Alert
Girls' Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by YMI Jeanswear Due to Stra...
Published: May 8, 2012Recall ID: 12168Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The sweatshirts have drawstrings at the hood that pose a strangulation hazard to children.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves girls' sweatshirts sold under the brand name "YMI Jeanswear." The sweatshirts have a front zipper and a fur-lined hood with a drawstring stitched to each side. "YMI" is printed on the label at the neck. The sweatshirts were sold in gray, purple, pink and black, with either a snowflake or a flower design on the front and back. A heart charm with "YMI" engraved on it is attached to the zipper. The recalled sweatshirts were sold in children's sizes six through 16.
Affected Products
YMI girls' hooded sweatshirts with drawstrings
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Girls-Hooded-Sweatshirts-with-Drawstrings-Recalled-by-YMI-Jeanswear-Due-to-Strangulation-Hazard-Sold-Exclusively-at-dds-Discounts |
| Title | Girls' Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by YMI Jeanswear Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at dd's Discounts |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12168.12168a.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Girls' Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12168.12168b.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Girls' Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12168.12168c.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Girls' Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings |
| Hazards › Name | The sweatshirts have drawstrings at the hood that pose a strangulation hazard to children. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported |
| Products › Name | YMI girls' hooded sweatshirts with drawstrings |
| Products › Type | Outerwear |
| Products › Category I D | 67596 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 500 |
| Recall I D | 1038 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately take the recalled sweatshirt from their child and remove the drawstrings or return the sweatshirt to a dd's Discounts store for a full refund. |
| Importers › Name | YMI Jeanswear, of Los Angeles, Calif. |
| Retailers › Name | dd's Discounts stores nationwide from December 2011 through January 2012 for about $13. |
| Recall Date | 2012-05-08T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves girls' sweatshirts sold under the brand name "YMI Jeanswear." The sweatshirts have a front zipper and a fur-lined hood with a drawstring stitched to each side. "YMI" is printed on the label at the neck. The sweatshirts were sold in gray, purple, pink and black, with either a snowflake or a flower design on the front and back. A heart charm with "YMI" engraved on it is attached to the zipper. The recalled sweatshirts were sold in children's sizes six through 16. |
| Recall Number | 12168 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Refund |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, please contact YMI Jeanswear at (888) 394-1398 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.ymijeans.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2016-04-18T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Cambodia |