Boys' Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by High Energy; Children Can Strangle on Drawstrings March 28, 2008

Boys’ Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings 

Name of Product: Boys’ Hooded Sweatshirts

Units: About 5,000

Distributor: Kidz World Inc., d/b/a High Energy USA, of New York, N.Y.

Hazard: The sweatshirts have a drawstring through hood which poses a strangulation hazard to children. 

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: The recalled boys’ sweatshirts are hooded and have a zipper up the front. They were sold in boys’ sizes small and medium. The style number, and “High Energy” or “Energy Clothing Company,” are printed on the sewn-in neck tag. The following styles are included in this recall.

Style NumberColor
T78311Tan and brown plaid
S78511
S78514
S78515
S78516
White/black, blue/gray, red/navy and other assorted colors
S72509
S74509
Navy blue and other assorted colors

Sold at: A.J. Wright, Bealls Outlet, A&E Stores, and Happy Days Stores nationwide from October 2007 through November 2007 for about $15.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard, or contact High Energy for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact High Energy collect at (212) 563-4949 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.