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Boys' Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by High Energy; Children Can Strangle on Drawstrings

Recall 08-234 · March 28, 2008 · High Energy

What to doConsumers should immediately remove the drawstring from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard, or contact High Energy for a full refund.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
08-234 (CPSC)
Recall date
March 28, 2008
Brand
High Energy
Category
Clothing and accessories
Products
Boys' Hooded Sweatshirts
Hazard
Suffocation and strangulation hazard
Hazard type
Suffocation and strangulation
Units
About 5,000
Made in
Pakistan, Egypt, South Korea
Last updated by CPSC
May 23, 2014

What was recalled

The recalled boys' sweatshirts are hooded and have a zipper up the front. They were sold in boys' sizes small and medium. The style number, and "High Energy" or "Energy Clothing Company," are printed on the sewn-in neck tag. The following styles are included in this recall. Style Number Color T78311 Tan and brown plaid S78511 S78514 S78515 S78516 White/black, blue/gray, red/navy and other assorted colors S72509 S74509 Navy blue and other assorted colors

Is my product affected?

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

  • Boys' Hooded Sweatshirts · About 5,000 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Wal-Mart, Toys "R" Us, Kmart, Target, Atwoods, and Pamida stores nationwide and Internet retailers from September 2007 through March 2008 for about $30.; Kidz World Inc., d/b/a High Energy USA, of New York, N.Y..

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact High Energy collect at (212) 563-4949 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?

Boys' Hooded Sweatshirts (About 5,000 units). The recalled boys' sweatshirts are hooded and have a zipper up the front.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Suffocation and strangulation hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard, or contact High Energy for a full refund.

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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.