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Hill Sportswear Recalls 'Kid' Pullovers, Sweats after Strangulation Death

February 12, 2009
Hill Sportswear is recalling 300,000 Kid pullovers and sweatshirts following the strangulation death of a three-year-old boy in Fresno, Calif., when the drawstring on his hooded sweatshirt became entangled in a playground set.

The sweatshirts — Kid Pullover Hood Sweatshirt and Kid Zipper Sweatshirt with Hood — have drawstrings through the hood. The drawstrings should be removed immediately since they can become caught on objects and strangle a child.

More than 10 years ago — in February 1996 — federal safety regulators guidelines to help prevent children from strangling on the neck and waist drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets or sweatshirts.

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'. The recalled sweatshirts were sold at various small retailers in California and Texas from August 1999 through December 2008 for approximately $8.

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.

Consumers should contact Hill Sportswear toll-free at (877) 322-8760 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. (PT) Monday through Friday.

The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

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