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Children's Hooded Jackets and Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled By VOS Sports Due To Strangulation Hazard

Recall 11-046 · November 19, 2010 · VOS Sports

What to doConsumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts and jackets to eliminate the hazard or contact VOS Sports Inc. for instructions on how to return the item for a full refund.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
11-046 (CPSC)
Recall date
November 19, 2010
Brand
VOS Sports
Category
Clothing and accessories
Products
Hooded jackets and sweatshirts
Hazard
Strangulation Hazard
Hazard type
Suffocation and strangulation
Remedy
Refund
Units
About 11,700
Made in
China, Vietnam
Last updated by CPSC
July 5, 2016

What was recalled

This recall involves all children's hooded sweatshirts and nylon hooded jackets with drawstring sold under the brand name "VOS Sports." The sweatshirt and jackets were sold in assorted sizes including S-M or L and in up to 14 colors. "VOS Sports" and "RN#94353" are printed on the sewn-in label. Style NumberColorsDescriptionSizes A1071 Nylon Jacket black, navy, Hunter green, gold, royal, burgundy, red hood drawstrings Small & Medium B300 Nylon Jacket black, Carolina blue, green, gold, maroon, navy, orange, purple, red, royal blue, white hood & waist drawstrings Small, Medium, Large B600 Nylon Jacket black, Carolina blue, green, Kelly green, maroon, navy, red, royal blue hood & waist drawstrings Small, Medium, Large B700 Nylon Jacket black/black, black/ blue, black/red, navy/gold, navy/navy hood drawstrings Small, Medium B900 Sweatshirt black, brown, Carolina blue, charcoal, gold, grey, green, maroon, navy, orange, purple, red, royal blue hood drawstrings Small, Medium 1066 Nylon Jacket white, black hood & waist drawstrings Small, Medium, Large

Is my product affected?

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

  • Hooded jackets and sweatshirts · About 11,700 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Various sweatshirts and jacket outlet stores nationwide from January 2005 through February 2010 for approximately between $17 and $34.; VOS Sports Inc., City of Industry, Calif..

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact VOS Sports Inc. toll-free at (888) 268-6867 between 8:30 am and 5 pm. PT Monday through Friday or visit the company's website at www.vossports.com

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?

Hooded jackets and sweatshirts (About 11,700 units). " The sweatshirt and jackets were sold in assorted sizes including S-M or L and in up to 14 colors.

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 and jackets to eliminate the hazard or contact VOS Sports Inc. for instructions on how to return the item for a full refund.

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