Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by NTD Apparel Due to Strangulation Hazard
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 10-054 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- December 3, 2009
- Brand
- NTD Apparel
- Category
- Clothing and accessories
- Products
- Hello Kitty Zip Up Hoodie Sweatshirts
- Hazard
- Strangulation Hazard
- Hazard type
- Suffocation and strangulation
- Units
- 1200
- Made in
- China
- Last updated by CPSC
- May 23, 2014
What was recalled
The "Hello Kitty" hoodie has an appliqué on the right chest and screenprint on left chest and left sleeve. They were sold in black with silver lining and in sizes 2T, 3T, 4, 5, 6 and 6X. NTD APPAREL, D1592H7273, RN#116180 is printed on the neck label and care label.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Hello Kitty Zip Up Hoodie Sweatshirts · 1200 units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Macy's and Dillard's department stores nationwide from November 2008 through December 2008 for $36.; NTD Apparel, of Los Angeles, Calif..
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact NTD Apparel toll-free at (866) 317-3974 between 9 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?
Hello Kitty Zip Up Hoodie Sweatshirts (1200 units). The "Hello Kitty" hoodie has an appliqué on the right chest and screenprint on left chest and left sleeve.
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, or return the garment to either the place of purchase or to NTD Apparel for a full refund.
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