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Product name "YMI" girls' hooded sweatshirts with drawstrings
Description This recall involves girls' sweatshirts sold under the brand name "YMI Jeanswear." The sweatshirts have a front zipper and a fur-lined hood with a drawstring stitched to each side. "YMI" is printed on the label at the neck. The sweatshirts were sold in gray, purple, pink and black, with either a snowflake or a flower design on the front and back. A heart charm with "YMI" engraved on it is attached to the zipper. The recalled sweatshirts were sold in children's sizes six through 16. 
Problem The sweatshirts have drawstrings at the hood that pose a strangulation hazard to children. 
Distribution Sold exclusively at dd's Discounts stores nationwide for about $13. 
Company YMI Jeanswear at 888-394-1398 
Dates sold December 2011 through January 2012 
Date posted 05/09/2012 
Additional information For additional information, visit the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission news release at www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml12/12168.html 
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