Children's Outerwear – Drawstring Strangulation Risk (2006)
Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
Children's Upper Outerwear with Drawstrings
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in CPSC notice. Check official source for details.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
A manufacturer is recalling Children's Upper Outerwear with Drawstrings. The hazard is: The garments have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children.. Based on CPSC recall notice.
Summary derived from CPSC notice
The following details were not provided by CPSC: UPC codes.
Reason for Recall
As stated by CPSC
The recalled garments are various color jackets, coats, sweatshirts and sweaters, sold in youth sizes up to size 12 with drawstrings through the hood. Many of the sweatshirts have the names of colleges and universities written on them. A tag sewn on the garment reads, "Steve & Barry's Quality Athletic Goods." The style numbers are 15178, 16105, 16168, 16230, 16231, 16257, 16509, 17197, 17285 and 18346, which is written on a collar or side label.
Reported concern (CPSC)
The garments have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children.
Recommended Action
Per CPSC guidance
Consumers should remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard or return the garment to the store where purchased for a refund.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) directly.
View official CPSC recall noticePage updated: Jan 6, 2026