February 13, 2007
Spanish version
Basix U.S.A. is recalling about 20,000 children's hooded sweatshirts and windbreakers with drawstrings.
The garments have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children, in violation of federal guidelines intended to prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist by drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets and sweatshirts.
This recall involves children's hooded sweatshirts and windbreakers sizes S to XL. Hooded sweatshirts included in the recall were sold in pink, white, light blue, yellow, navy and gray. The nylon windbreakers were sold in royal blue, olive, pink, light blue and navy. A tag sewn inside of the garment reads, "Basix USA." Style number PK215, PK218, KPF265, KPF275, or KH185 is printed on the garment's hang tag.
The jackets were sold at discount department stores nationwide from May 2003 through December 2006 for between $20 and $50.
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Basix U.S.A. at (800) 236-8150 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
