July 9, 2009

Children’s Hooded Jackets and Pullover Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Hard Tail 

Name of Product: Hard Tail girl’s hooded jackets and pullover sweatshirts

Units: About 130

Distributer: Hard Tail, of Santa Monica, Calif.

Hazard: The jackets and pullovers have a drawstring through the hood or waist which can pose a strangulation hazard to children. .

Description: The recalled hooded jackets and pullover sweatshirts have style numbers and RN number 107435 included on the care label found sewn inside on the lower left seam.

Sold at: Nordstrom’s, Gingerbread Kids, Beautiful Kids, Tabeez, EZ Fashion, Village Kids, In Motion, Pitti Bimi, Red Apple and Kidding Around stores nationwide from July 2007 through September 2008 for about $60 to $85.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard, or return the garment to either the place of purchase or to Hard Tail for a refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information contact Hard Tail toll-free at (888) 942-7382 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s Web site at www.hardtailforever.com