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Medium RiskCPSC
Clothing & Footwear/Outerwear

Little Willy's Recalls Hooded Sweatshirts Due to Strangulation Hazard

Agency Publication Date: November 26, 2013
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Summary

Little Willy's is recalling approximately 200 children's hooded sweatshirts because they contain drawstrings through the hood or neck. These drawstrings can become entangled or caught, posing a serious strangulation hazard to young children. The cotton fleece hoodies were sold in sizes XS through XXL in two styles: dark grey with light grey stripes and a red hood, or purple with navy blue stripes and a green hood. No injuries have been reported, but consumers should stop using these garments immediately.

Risk

The drawstring in the hood or neck area can get caught on playground equipment, fences, or other objects, potentially tightening around a child's neck and causing strangulation or serious injury.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your child's wardrobe for Little Willy's brand hooded sweatshirts in sizes XS (2 years) through XXL (10 years) that have drawstrings in the hood.
  2. Identify the affected colors: dark grey with light grey stripes and a red hood, or purple with navy blue stripes and a green hood. The sweatshirts have a Little Willy logo on the front and an elbow patch on the right arm.
  3. Immediately take the recalled sweatshirt away from children and stop using it.
  4. Either remove the drawstring yourself to eliminate the hazard, or return the garment to Little Willy's to have the drawstring professionally removed.
  5. For more information or instructions on returning the product, contact Little Willy's at (212) 680-0107 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET Tuesday through Saturday, visit www.littlewillys.com, or email mr.wilcox@lordwillys.com.
  6. Contact the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772 for additional questions regarding this recall.

Your Remedy Options

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Consumers should immediately take the garments away from children. Consumers can remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard or return the garments to Little Willy's to have the drawstring removed.

Contact: Little Willy's collect at (212) 680-0107 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET Tuesday through Saturday, or online at www.littlewillys.com. In addition, consumers can email mr.wilcox@lordwillys.com for more information.

Affected Products

Product: Little Willy's Hooded Sweatshirts (Grey/Red)
Model:
XS (2 years)
S (3 years)
M (4-5 years)
L (6-7 years)
XL (8-9 years)
XXL (10 years)
Date Ranges: January 2012 - May 2012
Product: Little Willy's Hooded Sweatshirts (Purple/Navy/Green)
Model:
XS (2 years)
S (3 years)
M (4-5 years)
L (6-7 years)
XL (8-9 years)
XXL (10 years)
Date Ranges: January 2012 - May 2012

Product Images

Little Willy’s Hooded Sweatshirt

Little Willy’s Hooded Sweatshirt

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 14032
Status: Active
Sold By: Online at Zullily.com and Gilt.com from January 2012 to May 2012 for about $20.
Distributor: Little Willy's of, New York, N.Y.
Manufactured In: Peru
Units Affected: About 200
Distributed To: Nationwide
Contact: Little Willy's collect at (212) 680-0107 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET Tuesday through Saturday, or online at www.littlewillys.com. In addition, consumers can email mr.wilcox@lordwillys.com for more information.
Agency Last Updated: January 7, 2015

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