Ely and Walker Cumberland Outfitters Girl’s Hooded Sweatshirts

Description: Girl's Hooded Sweatshirts Recalled by Ely and Walker Due to Strangulation Hazard NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 21, 2009 Release # 09-226 Firm’s Recall Hotline: (800) 359-1878 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Girl’s Hooded Sweatshirts Recalled by Ely and Walker Due to 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: Cumberland Outfitters Girl’s Hooded Sweatshirts Units: About 580 Distributor: Ely and Walker, of Lebanon, Tenn. Hazard: The sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines (pdf) to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets or sweatshirts. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Description: This recall involves Cumberland Outfitters girl’s hooded sweatshirts with drawstrings. The sweatshirts were sold in four colors (melon, white, purple, and turquoise) and in sizes XS to L. Graphic designs such as a horse, vine or flower are printed on the front and back of the sweatshirts. RN number 14119 and one of the following style numbers are printed on the care label: 561560EC, 561565CO, 561570RA and 561575TU. Sold at: Department and apparel retail stores nationwide from April 2007 through April 2009 for between $19 and $24. Manufactured in: India Remedy: Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard. Consumers can also return the garment to either the place of purchase or to Ely and Walker for a full refund. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Ely and Walker at (800) 359-1878 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.elyandwalker.com [Learn More]