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Basix U.S.A. Recalls Children's Hooded Sweatshirts and Windbreakers with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard

Recall 07-103 · February 13, 2007 · Basix

What to doConsumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
07-103 (CPSC)
Recall date
February 13, 2007
Brand
Basix
Category
Clothing and accessories
Products
Children's Hooded Sweatshirts and Windbreakers with Drawstrings
Hazard
Strangulation Hazard
Hazard type
Suffocation and strangulation
Units
About 20,000
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
May 23, 2014

What was recalled

This recall involves children's hooded sweatshirts and windbreakers sizes S to XL. Hooded sweatshirts included in the recall were sold in pink, white, light blue, yellow, navy and gray. The nylon windbreakers were sold in royal blue, olive, pink, light blue and navy. A tag sewn inside of the garment reads, "Basix USA." Style number PK215, PK218, KPF265, KPF275, or KH185 is printed on the garment's hang tag.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Children's Hooded Sweatshirts and Windbreakers with Drawstrings · About 20,000 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Discount department stores nationwide from May 2003 through December 2006 for between $20 and $50.; Vacation Clothing, doing business as Basix U.S.A., of Lauderdale Lakes, Fla..

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact Basix U.S.A. at (800) 236-8150 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

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?

Children's Hooded Sweatshirts and Windbreakers with Drawstrings (About 20,000 units). This recall involves children's hooded sweatshirts and windbreakers sizes S to XL.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Strangulation Hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on May 23, 2014. 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.