Strangulation Death of a Child Prompts Hill Sportswear To Recall Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 09-129 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- February 12, 2009
- Brand
- Strangulation Death of a Child Prompts Hill Sportswear To
- Category
- Clothing and accessories
- Products
- Kid Pullover Hood Sweatshirt and Kid Zipper Sweatshirt with Hood
- Units
- About 120,000
- Made in
- United States
- Last updated by CPSC
- June 13, 2014
What was recalled
The recall includes the Kid Pullover Hood and Kid Zipper with Hood. The Kid Pullover Hood has a flat style drawstring at the neck, one middle front pocket, and fleece inside lining. Top sewn in label reads "HILL/ Made in USA." The hooded Zipper children's sweatshirt has a rounded style drawstring at the neck, two front pockets, and fleece inside lining. Top sewn in label reads "HILL/ Made in USA".
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Kid Pullover Hood Sweatshirt and Kid Zipper Sweatshirt with Hood · About 120,000 units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Various small retailers in California and Texas from 2003 to December 2008 for approximately $8.; Hill Sportswear Inc., of Paramount, Calif..
Injuries or incidents reported
CPSC received one report of a death involving a 3-year-old boy in Fresno, Calif. He was strangled when the drawstring on the hooded sweatshirt that he was wearing became stuck on a play ground set.
Consumer contact
Consumers should contact Hill Sportswear toll-free at (877) 322-8760 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. (PT) 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?
Kid Pullover Hood Sweatshirt and Kid Zipper Sweatshirt with Hood (About 120,000 units). The recall includes the Kid Pullover Hood and Kid Zipper with Hood.
What should I do if I own one?
Due to the serious nature of this hazard, parents are urged to immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts or return the garment to either the place of purchase or to Hill Sportswear 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 June 13, 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.