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Product Recall
Girl's Hooded Sweater Recalled by El Gringo Imports Due to Strangulation Hazard
Girl's Hooded Sweater with Drawstring
Recall Date: May 3rd, 2011
Type: Drawstrings
Units: About 300
Hazards: The hooded sweaters have drawstrings through the hood which can pose a strangulation or entrapment hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines, which were incorporated into an industry voluntary standard in 1997, to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets and sweatshirts.
Remedies: Refund
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.
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.
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 atwww.elgringoimports.com or e-mail the firm at [email protected]Injuries:
None reported
Retailers:
Pike Place Market in Seattle from November 2009 to August 2010 for between $20 and $25.
Importers:
El Gringo Imports of Seattle
