Independent reference · Facts sourced from CPSC, ENERGY STAR and DOE Record verified Aug 18, 2026
Active recall — stop using this product now.
Remedy: free repair · About 6,600 (In addition, 520 were sold in Canada) units
Recall No. 20-018 Published November 12, 2019

Hooey children's sweatshirts with drawstrings

A drawstring in the sweatshirt hood poses a strangulation hazard to children. Drawstrings can become entangled or caught on playground slides, hand rails, school bus doors or other moving objects, posing a significant strangulation hazard to children. sold at Boot Barn, Orscheln's, Cavenders and other western wear apparel stores from September 2017 – October 2019 for about $45.

Examples of recalled youth sweatshirts with drawstrings
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Examples of recalled youth sweatshirts with drawstrings

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Why it was recalled

A drawstring in the sweatshirt hood poses a strangulation hazard to children. Drawstrings can become entangled or caught on playground slides, hand rails, school bus doors or other moving objects, posing a significant strangulation hazard to children.

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The official remedy

Remedy type: repair
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What to do

Consumers should immediately take the recalled sweatshirts away from children and remove the drawstring to eliminate the hazard.

Product and sales details

UnitsAbout 6,600 (In addition, 520 were sold in Canada)
Made inChina
Sold atBoot Barn, Orscheln's, Cavenders and other western wear apparel stores
Sales periodSeptember 2017 – October 2019
PriceAbout $45

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