Hooded Sweaters Recalled by Empress Arts; Children Can Strangle on Drawstrings
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-4418.
The cotton knit sweaters are cream colored with a blue stripe at the wrists and waist, a blue ball on the hood, and blue buttons. There is a drawstring through the hood with pom-poms at the ends. The sweaters were sold in children's size 2T under the brand name "Empress Arts." "Empress Baby" is sewn into the sweater's tag.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-4418.
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweaters to eliminate the hazard.
✅ 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 Specialty Children's Stores Nationwide From August 2006 Through April 2008 For Between $28 And $45. 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-4418.
For additional information, contact Empress Arts collect at (323) 780-8181 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.empressarts.com
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Specialty Children's Stores Nationwide From August 2006 Through April 2008 For Between $28 And $45. Recall FAQ
Specialty Children's Stores Nationwide From August 2006 Through April 2008 For Between $28 And $45. is the subject of a children's products recall: Hooded Sweaters Recalled by Empress Arts; Children Can Strangle on Drawstrings. The notice was published on September 2, 2008 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 130 units are potentially affected.