Next Marketing Lil Fan, LF2 Hooded Fleece garments with Drawstrings

Description: Next Marketing Inc. Recalls Youth Hooded Fleece with Drawstring for Strangulation Hazard NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 24, 2006 Release #06-097 Firm's Recall Hotline: (866) 871-9978 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Next Marketing Inc. Recalls Youth Hooded Fleece with Drawstring for Strangulation Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Youth Hooded Fleece with Drawstring Units: About 22,000 Manufacturer: Next Marketing Inc., of Wabash, Ind. Hazard: The garments have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist by drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets and sweatshirts. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Description: The recalled youth hooded fleece garments have drawstrings. They were sold in a variety of colors and many of them have the names of colleges and universities printed or embroidered on them. A sewn-in tag reads, "Lil Fan" or "LF 2." Sold at: Web retailers, college book stores and department stores nationwide from September 2003 through December 10, 2005 for about $15. Manufactured in: China and Pakistan Remedy: Consumers should remove or cut the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard, or return the garment to the store where purchased for help in removing the drawstring. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Next Marketing Inc. toll-free at (866) 871-9978 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at http://www.nextinc.net/productrecalls.html Note: CPSC was alerted to this hazard by the state of Wisconsin. [Learn More]