Children's Sweatshirts (Meijer) – Drawstring Danger (2004)
Hazard assessment based on recall description.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
Children's Sweatshirts
Brand
Meijer Distribution Inc., of Grand Rapids, Mich.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in CPSC notice. Check official source for details.
Product Images
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Meijer Distribution Inc., of Grand Rapids, Mich. is recalling Children's Sweatshirts. The hazard is: The sweatshirts have drawstrings in the hood. Children can get entangled and strangle in the drawstr. 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 fleece sweatshirts were sold in children's sizes 4-18 under the brand name, "Emergency Exit." The sweatshirts were manufactured in a variety of colors, including red, blue, grey and black. Each sweatshirt has an image on the chest of either a tribal design, dragon, motocross or skateboarding pattern.
Reported concern (CPSC)
The sweatshirts have drawstrings in the hood. Children can get entangled and strangle in the drawstrings, that can catch on playground equipment, fences or tree branches.
Recommended Action
Per CPSC guidance
Consumers can return the sweatshirts to Meijer retailers for a full refund, or consumers can remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard.
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