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Product Recall
Children’s Hooded Jackets and Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled By VOS Sports Due To Strangulation Hazard
Hooded jackets and sweatshirts
Recall Date: November 19th, 2010
Type: Outerwear
Units: About 11,700
Hazards: The children's hooded sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood and/or waist that 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 neck and waist drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets or sweatshirts.
Remedies: Refund
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts and jackets to eliminate the hazard or contact VOS Sports Inc. for instructions on how to return the item for a full refund.
Description
This recall involves all children’s hooded sweatshirts and nylon hooded jackets with drawstring sold under the brand name “VOS Sports.” The sweatshirt and jackets were sold in assorted sizes including S-M or L and in up to 14 colors. “VOS Sports” and “RN#94353” are printed on the sewn-in label. Style NumberColorsDescriptionSizes A1071 Nylon Jacket black, navy, Hunter green, gold, royal, burgundy, red hood drawstrings Small & Medium B300 Nylon Jacket black, Carolina blue, green, gold, maroon, navy, orange, purple, red, royal blue, white hood & waist drawstrings Small, Medium, Large B600 Nylon Jacket black, Carolina blue, green, Kelly green, maroon, navy, red, royal blue hood & waist drawstrings Small, Medium, Large B700 Nylon Jacket black/black, black/ blue, black/red, navy/gold, navy/navy hood drawstrings Small, Medium B900 Sweatshirt black, brown, Carolina blue, charcoal, gold, grey, green, maroon, navy, orange, purple, red, royal blue hood drawstrings Small, Medium 1066 Nylon Jacket white, black hood & waist drawstrings Small, Medium, Large
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Consumer Contact:
For additional information, contact VOS Sports Inc. toll-free at (888) 268-6867 between 8:30 am and 5 pm. PT Monday through Friday or visit the company’s website at www.vossports.comInjuries:
None reported.
Retailers:
Various sweatshirts and jacket outlet stores nationwide from January 2005 through February 2010 for approximately between $17 and $34.
Distributors:
VOS Sports Inc., City of Industry, Calif.
