James Trading Group Recalls Croker Kids Fleece Panel Hoodie Due to Strangulation Hazard (Recall Alert)
USJames Trading Group Recalls Croker Kids Fleece Panel Hoodie Due to Strangulation Hazard (Recall Alert)
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The sweatshirts have a drawstring around the neck area which poses a strangulation hazard to children. Drawstrings can become entangled or caught on playground slides, hand rails, school bus doors or other moving objects, posing a significant strangulation and/or entanglement hazard to children.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves James Trading Group's Croker Kids brand Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) licensed fleece hoodies. The hoodie has a full zippered front and 3-tone color panels of green, white and blue, with GAA embroidery on the left and right chest and on the hood. The word Ireland is printed on the back across the shoulders. The fabric is 75% cotton and 25% polyester. They were sold in kid's sizes "2YR" through "12YR" shown on a hang tag and on the tag sewn into the neck. Model number GA2002 is on a hang tag.
Affected Products
Kids GAA Fleece Panel Hoodie
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2015/James-Trading-Group-Recalls-Croker-Kids-Fleece-Panel-Hoodie |
| Title | James Trading Group Recalls Croker Kids Fleece Panel Hoodie Due to Strangulation Hazard (Recall Alert) |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2015.15714.Hoodie800.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Croker Kids GAA fleece panel hoodie |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2015.15714.BackHoodie.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | back of hoodie |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2015.15714.Tags800.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | hang tag and sewn label |
| Hazards › Name | The sweatshirts have a drawstring around the neck area which poses a strangulation hazard to children. Drawstrings can become entangled or caught on playground slides, hand rails, school bus doors or other moving objects, posing a significant strangulation and/or entanglement hazard to children. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Kids GAA Fleece Panel Hoodie |
| Products › Type | Outerwear |
| Products › Category I D | 67799 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 1,113 |
| Recall I D | 1975 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately take the jackets away from children and remove the drawstring from the jacket to eliminate the hazard or return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. |
| Importers › Name | The James Trading Group, Orangeburg N.Y. |
| Retailers › Name | Irish boutiques, specialty retail stores nationwide, and online at www.thejtg.com from January 2013 to December 2014 for about $50. |
| Recall Date | 2014-12-22T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves James Trading Group's Croker Kids brand Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) licensed fleece hoodies. The hoodie has a full zippered front and 3-tone color panels of green, white and blue, with GAA embroidery on the left and right chest and on the hood. The word Ireland is printed on the back across the shoulders. The fabric is 75% cotton and 25% polyester. They were sold in kid's sizes "2YR" through "12YR" shown on a hang tag and on the tag sewn into the neck. Model number GA2002 is on a hang tag. |
| Recall Number | 15714 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Refund |
| Consumer Contact | The James Trading Group at (800) 541-5004 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.thejtg.com and click on the "Recall" tab located on the top menu bar. |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-12-22T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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