Steve & Barry's University Recalls Children's Outerwear with Drawstring Strangulation Hazard
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-3197.
The recalled garments are various color jackets, coats, sweatshirts and sweaters, sold in youth sizes up to size 12 with drawstrings through the hood. Many of the sweatshirts have the names of colleges and universities written on them. A tag sewn on the garment reads, "Steve & Barry's Quality Athletic Goods." The style numbers are 15178, 16105, 16168, 16230, 16231, 16257, 16509, 17197, 17285 and 18346, which is written on a collar or side label.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-3197.
Consumers should remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard or return the garment to the store where purchased for a refund.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Steve & Barry's University Sportswear Stores Nationwide From January 2004 Through December 2005 For Between $6 And $10. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-3197.
For additional information, contact Steve & Barry's University Sportswear toll-free at (877) 866-7776 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.steveandbarrys.com
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Steve & Barry's University Sportswear Stores Nationwide From January 2004 Through December 2005 For Between $6 And $10. Recall FAQ
Steve & Barry's University Sportswear Stores Nationwide From January 2004 Through December 2005 For Between $6 And $10. is the subject of a children's products recall: Steve & Barry's University Recalls Children's Outerwear with Drawstring Strangulation Hazard. The notice was published on January 26, 2006 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 334,000 units are potentially affected.