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Strangulation Death of a Child Prompts Hill Sportswear To Recall Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings

Recalled February 12, 2009 Source: CPSC Children's clothing

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Brand
Strangulation Death
Product
Kid Pullover Hood Sweatshirt and Kid Zipper Sweatshirt with Hood
Units
About 120,000
Sold at
Various small retailers in California and Texas from 2003 to December 2008 for approximately $8.
Photo of the recalled Kid Pullover Hood Sweatshirt and Kid Zipper Sweatshirt with Hood from the CPSC notice
Photo from the CPSC notice.

Understand the issue

The sweatshirts have drawstrings through the hood. The drawstrings should be removed immediately since they can become caught on objects and strangle a child.

The recall includes the Kid Pullover Hood and Kid Zipper with Hood. The Kid Pullover Hood has a flat style drawstring at the neck, one middle front pocket, and fleece inside lining. Top sewn in label reads "HILL/ Made in USA." The hooded Zipper children's sweatshirt has a rounded style drawstring at the neck, two front pockets, and fleece inside lining. Top sewn in label reads "HILL/ Made in USA".

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