High risk Recalled February 15, 2006 About 9,700 units Updated May 8, 2024

Black Dog Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled for Strangulation Hazard

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The hazard

The garments have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children.

Incidents reported: No incidents or injuries have been reported.

What to do now

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard.

Contact: For additional information, contact Black Dog at (800) 626-1991 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.theblackdog.com

About this recall

The recalled sweatshirts have a black dog on the front and are sold in youth sizes up to size 12, with drawstrings through the hood. Sweatshirt colors include navy blue, gray, red, pink, black or oatmeal. "The Black Dog," "Est. 71," or "The Black Dog/Martha's Vineyard" are printed on the back of some of the sweatshirts. A tag sewn on the inside of the garment reads, "The Black Dog." Style numbers are K086, K088, K090, K062, or K063 are printed on the garment's hang tag.

Product photos

Recalled Children's Sweatshirt
Recalled Children's Sweatshirt
Recalled Children's Sweatshirt
Recalled Children's Sweatshirt
Recalled Children's Sweatshirt
Recalled Children's Sweatshirt

Photos: U.S. CPSC