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U.S. CPSC September 8, 2009	Kohl's Department Stores Agrees to Pay $425,000 Civil Penalty for Failing to Report Drawstrings in Children's Sweatshirts The U.S. CPSC announced today that Kohl's Department Stores Inc. has agreed to pay a civil penalty of $425,000 to resolve allegations that Kohl's knowingly failed to report to CPSC immediately, as required by federal law, that children's hooded sweatshirts it sold had drawstrings at the neck.
U.S. CPSC August 5, 2009	Ross Stores Agrees To Pay $500,000 Civil Penalty For Failing To Report Drawstrings In Children's Outerwear The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced today that Ross Stores Inc., has agreed to pay a civil penalty of $500,000 for failing to report to CPSC immediately, as required by federal law, that children's hooded sweatshirts it sold had drawstrings at the neck.
U.S. CPSC March 9, 2011	Ms. Bubbles Agrees to Pay $40,000 Civil Penalty for Failing to Report Drawstrings on Children's Jackets The penalty agreement settles staff allegations that the firm knowingly failed to report to the CPSC immediately, as required by federal law, that its children's hooded jackets were sold with drawstrings through the hood.
U.S. CPSC September 8, 2009	Firms Agree to Pay $85,000 in Civil Penalties for Failing to Report Drawstrings in Children's Outerwear The U.S. CPSC announced today that Maran Inc. and K.S. Trading Corp. have agreed to pay a total of $85,000 in civil penalties to resolve allegations that the firms knowingly failed to report to CPSC immediately that children's hooded sweatshirts or jackets they sold had drawstrings at the neck.
U.S. CPSC August 4, 2011	CVS Agrees to $45,000 Civil Penalty for Failing to Report Drawstrings in Children's Jackets Drawstrings pose strangulation and entanglement hazards to children
U.S. CPSC September 1, 2011	Sunsations Agrees to $60,000 Civil Penalty for Failing to Report Drawstrings in Children's Sweatshirts Drawstrings pose strangulation and entanglement hazards to children
U.S. CPSC September 8, 2010	Pro-Pac Distributing Corp. Agrees to Pay $125,000 Civil Penalty for Failing to Report Drawstrings in Children's Sweatshirts The U.S. CPSC announced that Pro-Pac Distributing Corp. has agreed to pay a civil penalty in the amount of $125,000 for knowingly failing to report to CPSC immediately that two different children's hooded sweatshirts it imported and distributed had drawstrings at the neck.
U.S. CPSC September 8, 2009	Hill Sportswear Agrees To Pay $100,000 Civil Penalty For Failing To Report Drawstrings In Children's Sweatshirts The U.S. CPSC announced today that Hill Sportswear Inc. has agreed to pay a civil penalty of $100,000 to resolve allegations that Hill Sportswear knowingly failed to report to CPSC immediately that children's hooded sweatshirts it manufactured and sold had drawstrings at the neck.
U.S. CPSC December 3, 2010	Winter Bee Agrees to $200,000 Civil Penalty for Failing to Report Drawstrings in Children's Sweatshirts The penalty settlement, which has been accepted provisionally by the Commission, provides that Winter Bee must pay $40,000 of the $200,000 penalty.
U.S. CPSC April 22, 2008	Eight Firms Agree To Pay $320,000 For Failing To Timely Report Drawstrings In Children's Outerwear Federal law requires manufacturers, distributors, and retailers to report to CPSC immediately (within 24 hours) after obtaining information that a product contains a defect which could create a substantial risk of injury.
U.S. CPSC August 6, 2008	Nine Firms Agree To Pay More Than $350,000 in Civil Penalties For Failing To Timely Report Drawstrings In Children's Outerwear The U.S. CPSC announced that nine firms have agreed to pay a total of $355,000 in civil penalties for failing to report that their children's hooded sweatshirts, jackets, or sweaters were sold with drawstrings at the hood and neck.
U.S. CPSC July 11, 2011	Macy's Agrees to Pay $750,000 Civil Penalty for Failing to Report Drawstrings in Children's Outerwear The U.S. CPSC announced that Macy's Inc.has agreed to pay a civil penalty of $750,000 to resolve allegations that Macy's knowingly failed to report to CPSC immediately that it had sold children's sweatshirts, sweaters and jackets with drawstrings at the neck between 2006 and 2010.
U.S. CPSC April 7, 2009	Fourteen Firms Agree to Pay More than $1 Million in Civil Penalties for Failing to Report Drawstrings in Children's Outerwear The garments were eventually recalled as appropriate.
U.S. CPSC December 15, 2006	Black Dog Tavern Company Fined for Failing to Report Sales of Previously Recalled Children's Sweatshirts The children's hooded sweatshirts had drawstrings that pose a strangulation hazard.
U.S. CPSC December 6, 2007	Personal Identity Children's Sweaters with Drawstrings Recalled by Sears Due to Strangulation Hazard The recalled sweaters have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines (pdf) to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist by drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets and sweatshirts.
U.S. CPSC March 12, 2009	Seattle Cotton Works Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled Due to Strangulation Hazard The sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood that can pose a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, the CPSC issued guidelines (pdf) to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets or sweatshirts.
U.S. CPSC June 10, 2009	Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Winterbee Due To Strangulation Hazard The jackets have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued drawstring guidelines to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets or sweatshirts.
U.S. CPSC February 6, 2008	Children's Hooded Sweatshirts Recalled by Seventy Two Inc. Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Nordstrom Stores The garments have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines (pdf) to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist by drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets and sweatshirts.
U.S. CPSC March 25, 2009	Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Dysfunctional Clothing Due to Strangulation Hazard The jackets have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets or sweatshirts.
U.S. CPSC May 3, 2011	Girl's Hooded Sweater Recalled by El Gringo Imports Due to Strangulation Hazard The hooded sweaters have drawstrings through the hood which can pose a strangulation or entrapment hazard to children.
U.S. CPSC September 8, 2009	O'Neill Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by La Jolla Sport Due to Strangulation Hazard The recalled sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets or sweatshirts.
U.S. CPSC January 31, 2008	Girls' Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Sold Exclusively at Marshalls Stores Recalled by Apollo Jeans Due to Strangulation Hazard The jackets have a drawstring through the hood which poses a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist by drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets and sweatshirts.
U.S. CPSC December 23, 2008	Foursquare Recalls Hooded Youth Jackets with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard The jackets have a drawstring through hood which poses a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist by drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets and sweatshirts.
U.S. CPSC March 3, 2010	Boys' Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by Ten West Apparel Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold at Burlington Coat Factory The children's jackets have drawstrings through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
U.S. CPSC March 10, 2010	Girl's Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by Regaliti Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Burlington Coat Factory The jackets have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to young children.
U.S. CPSC February 18, 2010	Children's Hooded Jackets Sold Exclusively at Burlington Coat Factory Recalled by Franshaw Due to Strangulation Hazard The jackets have drawstrings through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to young children.
U.S. CPSC April 13, 2006	Trendset Originals Recalls Girls' Sweaters with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard A drawstring is threaded through the hood of the garment, posing a strangulation hazard to children.
U.S. CPSC March 11, 2008	Children's Hooded Sweatshirts Recalled by Urgent Gear Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Nordstrom Stores The garments have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
U.S. CPSC March 25, 2009	Children's Hooded Fleece Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by Golden Grove Trading Due to Strangulation Hazard The jackets have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets or sweatshirts.
U.S. CPSC July 9, 2009	Children's Hooded Jackets and Pullover Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Hard Tail Due to Strangulation Hazard The jackets and pullovers have a drawstring through the hood or waist which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
U.S. CPSC May 7, 2009	Children's Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by Jason Evans Associates Due to Strangulation Hazard The jackets have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
U.S. CPSC January 28, 2011	Raynor Marketing Agrees to $390,000 Civil Penalty for Failing to Report Defective Office Chairs The settlement resolves CPSC staff allegations that Raynor Marketing Ltd. was aware of a defect involving office chairs it sold to consumers, as well incidents and injuries, yet the firm failed to report immediately to CPSC as required by federal law.
U.S. CPSC March 24, 2010	Girls' Hooded Sweaters with Drawstrings Recalled by Children's Apparel Network Due Strangulation Hazard The hooded sweaters have a drawstring at the neck which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
U.S. CPSC July 9, 2009	Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by C-Mrk Inc. Due to Strangulation Hazard The hooded sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
U.S. CPSC March 24, 2010	Girls' Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by Bubblegum USA Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Burlington Coat Factory The jackets have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
U.S. CPSC November 27, 2007	Children's Full Zip Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled for Strangulation Hazard By Bon-Ton The garments have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
U.S. CPSC February 18, 2010	Bobens Trading Recalls Girls' Hooded Sweatshirts With Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Burlington Coat Factory The hooded zip sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
U.S. CPSC May 27, 2010	Boys' Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by Hind Fashions Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Burlington Coat Factory The jackets have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
U.S. CPSC April 21, 2010	Trendset Originals LLC Recalls Girls' Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation and Entanglement Hazards The hooded jackets have a drawstring through the hood that can pose a strangulation hazard to children. The sweater jackets have a drawstring through the waist that can pose an entanglement hazard to children.
U.S. CPSC December 6, 2007	Boys' Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Scope Apparel Due to Strangulation Hazard The garments have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist by drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets and sweatshirts.
U.S. CPSC December 3, 2009	Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Sunsations Due to Strangulation Hazard The sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
U.S. CPSC July 17, 2009	Haier America to Pay More Than $500,000 Civil Penalty The company has also recalled 150,000 oscillating tower fans due to a fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC December 9, 2004	Norton McNaughton of Squire, Inc. Recall of Girls' Hooded Sweaters with Drawstrings The hooded sweaters have drawstrings, posing a strangulation hazard to children.
U.S. CPSC July 5, 2011	Viking Range Corporation Agrees to $450,000 Civil Penalty for Failing to Report Defective Refrigerators The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced today that Viking Range Corporation, of Greenwood, Miss., has agreed to pay a civil penalty of $450,000.
U.S. CPSC August 10, 2011	Perfect Fitness to Pay $425,000 Civil Penalty for Failing to Report Fall Injury Hazard with Exercise Equipment CPSC staff alleges that Perfect Fitness concluded in June 2008 that its exercise equipment was defective following re-testing of the handle design.
U.S. CPSC March 31, 2010	Boys' Vests and Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by North-Sportif Due to Strangulation and Entanglement Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Burlington Coat Factory The jackets have a drawstring through the hood and the vests have a drawstring through the waist which can pose strangulation and entanglement hazards to young children.
U.S. CPSC November 19, 2008	Children's Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by R&D International Due to Strangulation Hazard The jackets have drawstrings through the hood and at the waist. Children can get entangled in the drawstrings that can catch on playground equipment, fences or tree branches.
U.S. CPSC May 21, 2010	Chocolate Soup Recalls Children's Hooded Sweatshirt Sets with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard The sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood that can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
U.S. CPSC April 2, 2008	Children's Hooded Sweatshirts Recalled by Brents-Riordan Inc. Due to Strangulation Hazard The garments have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
U.S. CPSC December 17, 2009	Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawings Recalled by Jason Evans Associates Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Burlington Coat Factory The hooded zip sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996 CPSC issued guidelines to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist drawstrings in upper garments such as sweatshirts and jackets.