COWS Youth Terry Spots Hoody recalled due to strangulation hazard
Summary
Immediately stop using the recalled product and remove the drawstrings or return the product for a refund or replacement.
Affected products
This recall involves the black and white COWS Youth Terry Spots Hoody.
Size |
Model Number |
UPC |
|---|---|---|
Small |
22-0712 |
774233558538 |
Medium |
22-0712 |
774233558545 |
Large |
22-0712 |
774233558552 |
Issue
Health Canada’s sampling and evaluation program has determined that this children’s upper outerwear product has a drawstring that can become caught on playground equipment, fences, or other objects and result in strangulation, or in the case of a vehicle, the child being dragged.
As of October 17, 2023, the company has received no reports of incidents or injuries in Canada.
What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and remove the drawstrings or return the product for a refund or replacement.
For more information, consumers can contact COWS Inc. by telephone at 1-800-565-2697 or by visiting the company website.
Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.
Health Canada would like to remind consumers to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.
This recall is also posted on the OECD Global Portal on Product Recalls website. You can visit this site for more information on other international consumer product recalls.
Additional information
Background
Number Sold
The company reported that 409 units of the affected products were sold in Canada.
Time Period Sold
The affected products were sold from April 2023 to October 2023.
Place of Origin
Manufactured in China
Details
Retailer
COWS Inc.
Charlottetown, PE
Canada
Manufacturer
Gertex Hosiery
North York, ON
Canada
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