Hooded Sweatshirts (Hill Sportswear) – strangulation risk (2009)
Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
Kid Pullover Hood Sweatshirt and Kid Zipper Sweatshirt with Hood
Brand
Hill Sportswear Inc., of Paramount, Calif.
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
Hill Sportswear Inc., of Paramount, Calif. is recalling Kid Pullover Hood Sweatshirt and Kid Zipper Sweatshirt with Hood. The hazard is: The sweatshirts have drawstrings through the hood. The drawstrings should be removed immediately sin. 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 recall includes the Kid Pullover Hood and Kid Zipper with Hood. The Kid Pullover Hood has a flat style drawstring at the neck, one middle front pocket, and fleece inside lining. Top sewn in label reads "HILL/ Made in USA." The hooded Zipper children's sweatshirt has a rounded style drawstring at the neck, two front pockets, and fleece inside lining. Top sewn in label reads "HILL/ Made in USA".
Reported concern (CPSC)
The sweatshirts have drawstrings through the hood. The drawstrings should be removed immediately since they can become caught on objects and strangle a child.
Recommended Action
Per CPSC guidance
Due to the serious nature of this hazard, parents are urged to immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts or return the garment to either the place of purchase or to Hill Sportswear for a full 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