CPSCMay 3, 2011consumer
Girl's Hooded Sweater Recalled by El Gringo Imports Due to Strangulation Hazard
Official recall recorded by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
The hazard
The hooded sweaters have drawstrings through the hood which can pose a strangulation or entrapment hazard to children.
What to do
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring from the sweatshirt to eliminate the hazard or contact El Gringo Imports for instructions on how to receive a full refund.
Brands named
el gringo importsgirl
Recall history
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