Death of a 3-Year Old Prompts Recall of Hooded Sweatshirts

Child Strangled by Trapped Drawstring in Playground Set

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is announcing today a voluntary recall by Hill Sportswear Inc, of 300,000 hooded drawstring sweatshirts.

The CPSC has received 1 report of a death involving a 3-year-old boy in Fresno, CA. He was strangled when the drawstring on the hooded sweatshirt that he was wearing became stuck on a play ground set.

The sweatshirts, Kid Pullover Hood Sweatshirt and Kid Zipper Sweatshirt with Hood, have drawstrings through the hood. The drawstrings should be removed immediately since they can become caught on objects and strangle a child.

The recall includes the Kid Pullover Hood and Kid Zipper with Hood. The Kid Pullover Hood has a flat style drawstring at the neck, one middle front pocket, and fleece inside lining. Top sewn in label reads "HILL/ Made in USA." The hooded Zipper children's sweatshirt has a rounded style drawstring at the neck, two front pockets, and fleece inside lining. Top sewn in label reads "HILL/ Made in USA". The recalled sweatshirts were sold at various small retailers in California and Texas from August 1999 through December 2008 for approximately $8.

Legal Help

If your child has suffered an injury or strangulation as a result of wearing this product, please click the link below and your complaint will be sent to a lawyer who may evaluate your claim at no cost or obligation.
Published on Feb-12-09