Product name | Children's Sweatshirts with Drawstring Hoods |
Description | 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. |
Problem | 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. |
Distribution | Meijer retail stores in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky and Illinois. |
Company | Meijer - 866-280-8419; web site - www.meijer.com. |
Dates sold | August 2003 through January 2004. |
Date posted | 02/06/2004 |
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