Little Willy's Recalls Hooded Sweatshirts Due to Strangulation Hazard
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 14-032 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- November 26, 2013
- Brand
- Little Willy's
- Category
- Clothing and accessories
- Products
- Little Willy's Hooded Sweatshirts
- Hazard
- Strangulation Hazard
- Hazard type
- Suffocation and strangulation
- Remedy
- Repair
- Units
- About 200
- Made in
- Peru
- Last updated by CPSC
- January 7, 2015
What was recalled
This recall involves Little Willy's brand children's hooded sweatshirts sold in sizes XS (2 years), S (3 years), M (4-5 years), L (6-7 years), XL (8-9 years) and XXL (10 years). The cotton fleece sweatshirts were sold in two color patterns: dark grey with light grey stripes and a red hood, and purple with navy blue stripes and a green hood. The sweatshirt has an elbow patch on the right arm and the Little Willy logo on the front.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Little Willy's Hooded Sweatshirts · About 200 units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Online at Zullily.com and Gilt.com from January 2012 to May 2012 for about $20.; Little Willy's of, New York, N.Y..
Consumer contact
Little Willy's collect at (212) 680-0107 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET Tuesday through Saturday, or online at www.littlewillys.com. In addition, consumers can email mr.wilcox@lordwillys.com for more information.
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?
Little Willy's Hooded Sweatshirts (About 200 units). This recall involves Little Willy's brand children's hooded sweatshirts sold in sizes XS (2 years), S (3 years), M (4-5 years), L (6-7 years), XL (8-9 years) and XXL (10 years).
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Strangulation Hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should immediately take the garments away from children. Consumers can remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard or return the garments to Little Willy's to have the drawstring removed.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on January 7, 2015. 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.