Children's Hooded Sweatshirts Recalled by Brents-Riordan Inc. Due to Strangulation Hazard.

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M2 PRESSWIRE-3 April 2008-CPSC: Children's Hooded Sweatshirts Recalled by Brents-Riordan Inc. Due to Strangulation Hazard(C)1994-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD

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WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Hooded Youth Sweatshirts and Jackets

Units: About 7,400

Manufacturer: Brents-Riordan Inc. LLC, of Shreveport, La.

Hazard: The garments have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines (pdf) to...