VOS Sports Recalls Children's Hooded Sweatshirts
Children can strangle on the drawstrings
11/22/2010 | By Truman Lewis
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ConsumerAffairs.com
| RecallsVOS Sports is recalling about 11,700 hooded jackets and sweatshirts.
The children's hooded sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood and/or waist that can pose a strangulation or entrapment hazard to children, which have been against federal safety regulations since 1996.This recall involves all children's hooded sweatshirts and nylon hooded jackets with drawstring sold under the brand name "VOS Sports. The sweatshirt and jackets were sold in assorted sizes including S-M or L and in up to 14 colors. "VOS Sports and "RN#94353 are printed on the sewn-in label.
| Style Number | Colors | Description | Sizes |
|---|---|---|---|
| A1071 Nylon Jacket | black, navy, Hunter green, gold, royal, burgundy, red | hood drawstrings | Small & Medium |
| B300 Nylon Jacket | black, Carolina blue, green, gold, maroon, navy, orange, purple, red, royal blue, white | hood & waist drawstrings | Small, Medium, Large |
| B600 Nylon Jacket | black, Carolina blue, green, Kelly green, maroon, navy, red, royal blue | hood & waist drawstrings | Small, Medium, Large |
| B700 Nylon Jacket | black/black, black/ blue, black/red, navy/gold, navy/navy | hood drawstrings | Small, Medium |
| B900 Sweatshirt | black, brown, Carolina blue, charcoal, gold, grey, green, maroon, navy, orange, purple, red, royal blue | hood drawstrings | Small, Medium |
| 1066 Nylon Jacket | white, black | hood & waist drawstrings | Small, Medium, Large |
Various sweatshirts and jacket outlet stores nationwide sold the sweatshirts, which were made in China and Japan, from January 2005 through February 2010 for approximately between $17 and $34.
Consumers
should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts and
jackets to eliminate the hazard or contact VOS Sports Inc. for
instructions on how to return the item for a full refund.
For additional information, contact VOS Sports Inc. toll-free at (888) 268-6867 between 8:30 am and 5 pm. PT Monday through Friday or visit the company's website at www.vossports.com
