Brigette Honaker  |  November 13, 2019

Category: Apparel

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hooey sweatshirtsHooey sweatshirts for children were recently recalled due to concerns that the ties on the sweatshirts can strangle children if caught on items.

On Nov. 12, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced the recall of several Hooey youth sweatshirts with drawstrings. According to the federal regulator, these drawstrings pose a strangulation hazard.

The CPSC notes that the drawstrings on Hooey children’s sweatshirts could become “entangled or caught on playground slides, hand rails, school bus doors or other moving objects” which poses a “significant” strangulation risk for children. No incidents have been reported with these recalled sweatshirts.

The recall affects 15 styles of the youth sweatshirts sold in both boys’ and girls’ sizes XS, S, M, L, XL. The sweatshirts reportedly feature the Hooey brand or logo on the front and have drawstrings in the hood.

According to the CPSC, the recalled sweatshirts were sold between September 2017 and October 2019 at Boot Barn, Orscheln’s, Cavenders and other western wear apparel stores. The sweatshirts reportedly retailed for around $45. Around 6,600 units in America are affected by the recall, with an additional 520 in Canada.

Refunds are not available as a part of this recall. Instead, the CPSC instructs parents to take the recalled sweatshirts away from children and remove the drawstring from the sweatshirt hood. This will reportedly eliminate the strangulation hazard.

If consumers have questions about the recall, they can contact Hooey LLC at 833-847-0829 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday to Friday or via email at info@getyourhooey.com. Consumers who have experienced an incident in relation to the recalled Hooey sweatshirts can report the issue to the CPSC.

The CPSC is a federal agency which aims to protect the public from fire, electrical, chemical or mechanical hazards posed by consumer products. Hazardous products can cause tragic property damage, injuries, and even death. In addition to causing emotional turmoil, these incidences are also costly. According to the CPSC, these incidences cost America more than $1 trillion each year.

While the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is in charge of recalls of drugs and cosmetics, the CPSC is responsible for the bulk of all other recalls. This includes the recall of toys, cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters, household chemicals and other products. The CPSC usually announces voluntary recalls from the manufacturer but also has the authority to mandate recalls of dangerous products.

Once a recall (voluntary or CPSC mandated) is announced, retailers are legally prohibited from selling the products. By coordinating recalls of hazardous products, the CPSC has reportedly cut down on deaths, injuries, and property damage over the past 40 years.

The CPSC also helps to keep consumers safe by developing voluntary industry standards as well as mandatory standards. Additionally, the agency educates consumers and manufacturers about these standards and product safety. Together, these actions help manufacturers develop safe products and helps consumers stay safe from hazards.

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