Active Apparel Recalls Boys Fission Zipper Hooded Sweatshirts Due to Strangulation Hazard

Recall at a glance

What was recalled

This recall involves boys Fission zipper hooded sweatshirts made of 100% cotton. The sweatshirts come in black, green, royal blue, true red and turquoise color. There is a white drawstring tie that is attached on each side of the neck area. There are two pockets and a white zipper on the front of the garment. The recalled sweatshirts were sold in boys sizes small (size 8-10) and medium (size 12-14). The size can be found on the label that is sewn into the seam of the neck area. There is also a white label sewn into the lower left seam inside the garment. On the label, it states Karachi Pakistan, Active Apparel, has the manufacture date "MAY, 2014," and batch number 61271,159.

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• Boys Zipper Hooded Sweatshirts · About 7,800 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Fred Myer and Kroger stores nationwide from June 2014 through August 2014 for about $18.; Active Apparel, Mira Loma, California..

Consumer contact

Active Apparel toll-free at (844) 861-5308 from 9 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.activeapparel.net and click on the Recall tab located at the top of the home page.

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.

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