CPSC, Norton McNaughton of Squire, Inc. Announce Recall of Girls' Hooded Sweaters with Drawstrings
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 05-065 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- December 9, 2004
- Brand
- Norton McNaughton
- Category
- Clothing and accessories
- Products
- Energie Brand Hooded Sweaters
- Hazard
- Suffocation and strangulation hazard
- Hazard type
- Suffocation and strangulation
- Units
- About 157,300
- Made in
- South Korea, Taiwan, China
- Last updated by CPSC
- August 30, 2024
What was recalled
The recalled hooded drawstring sweaters were sold in a variety of colors and youth sizes S, M, L and XL. They were sold in either the pull-over hooded style or with a zipper. The RN Number 33364 and the word "energie," together with a small red flower, are printed on the collar tags. Only sweaters with drawstrings are included in this recall.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Energie Brand Hooded Sweaters · About 157,300 units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Various retailers nationwide from July 2004 through November 2004 for between $15 and $25.; Norton McNaughton of Squire, Inc., of New York, N.Y..
Consumer contact
Call Norton McNaughton at (917) 777-9200 anytime or visit the website at www.nortonmcnaughton.com
Recall history and context
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 136 recalls in the clothing and accessories category, 19 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Energie Brand Hooded Sweaters (About 157,300 units). The recalled hooded drawstring sweaters were sold in a variety of colors and youth sizes S, M, L and XL.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Suffocation and strangulation hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers can remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard or return the hooded drawstring sweater to the store where purchased for a full refund.
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