The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has announced the recall of the following products. Consumers should stop using recalled products unless otherwise instructed. Consumers can submit reports of harm to CPSC’s searchable online product safety database at www.SaferProducts.gov. A searchable food and medical product recall database is available at www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/default.htm.
Hazard: The sweaters have a drawstring around the neck that poses a strangulation hazard to children.
Description: The animal-themed, hooded children’s sweaters are 100% wool when produced in Nepal and 50% wool and 50% acrylic when produced in Bangladesh. The sweaters have a tag sewn on the left seam several inches above the hem with the company name and the place of origin.
Sold at: Independent children’s stores nationwide and online from January 2010 through December 2013 for $10 to $50.
Remedy: Remove the drawstring or return the sweater to Kyber Outerwear for a credit.
Contact: Call Kyber collect at 613-724-2579, email [email protected] or visit www.kyberouterwear.com.
