Girls' Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by YMI Jeanswear Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at dd's Discounts
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 12-168 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- May 8, 2012
- Brand
- YMI Jeanswear
- Category
- Clothing and accessories
- Products
- YMI girls' hooded sweatshirts with drawstrings
- Hazard
- Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at dd's Discounts
- Hazard type
- Suffocation and strangulation
- Remedy
- Refund
- Units
- About 500
- Made in
- Cambodia
- Last updated by CPSC
- April 18, 2016
What was recalled
This recall involves girls' sweatshirts sold under the brand name "YMI Jeanswear." The sweatshirts have a front zipper and a fur-lined hood with a drawstring stitched to each side. "YMI" is printed on the label at the neck. The sweatshirts were sold in gray, purple, pink and black, with either a snowflake or a flower design on the front and back. A heart charm with "YMI" engraved on it is attached to the zipper. The recalled sweatshirts were sold in children's sizes six through 16.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- YMI girls' hooded sweatshirts with drawstrings · About 500 units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: dd's Discounts stores nationwide from December 2011 through January 2012 for about $13.; YMI Jeanswear, of Los Angeles, Calif..
Consumer contact
For additional information, please contact YMI Jeanswear at (888) 394-1398 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.ymijeans.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?
YMI girls' hooded sweatshirts with drawstrings (About 500 units). " The sweatshirts have a front zipper and a fur-lined hood with a drawstring stitched to each side.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at dd's Discounts.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should immediately take the recalled sweatshirt from their child and remove the drawstrings or return the sweatshirt to a dd's Discounts store 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 April 18, 2016. 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.