Jordache Ltd. Recalls Youth Hooded Sweatshirt with Drawstring for Strangulation Hazard
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 06-113 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- March 15, 2006
- Brand
- Jordache
- Category
- Clothing and accessories
- Products
- U.S. Polo Association Youth Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstring
- Hazard
- Suffocation and strangulation hazard
- Hazard type
- Suffocation and strangulation
- Units
- About 30,000
- Made in
- China
- Last updated by CPSC
- May 21, 2024
What was recalled
The recalled youth hooded fleece garments have drawstrings. They were sold in a variety of colors and have "U.S. Polo Assn." written on them. A sewn-in tag also reads, "U.S. Polo Assn". The style number for these garments is 12-5169.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- U.S. Polo Association Youth Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstring · About 30,000 units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: JC Penney stores nationwide from September 2005 through December 2005 for about $40.; Jordache Ltd., of New York, N.Y..
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Jordache Ltd. toll-free at (888) 295-3267 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit JC Penney's Web site at http://www.jcpenney.com or e-mail the firm at bpalmer@jeans-wear.com
Recall history and context
Jordache appears in 2 CPSC recalls on record.
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?
U.S. Polo Association Youth Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstring (About 30,000 units). The recalled youth hooded fleece garments have drawstrings.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Suffocation and strangulation hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should remove or cut the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard, or return the garment to the store where purchased for a refund.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on May 21, 2024. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.