HUF Logo Youth Hooded Fleece recalled due to strangulation hazard
Summary
Immediately stop using the recalled product and remove the drawstring from the hoodie or immediately return the product for a full refund.
Affected products
This recall involves the youth tan hooded fleece with a yellow box “HUF” logo located on the center chest.
Size |
Vendor Style Number |
Zumiez Item Number |
UPC |
|---|---|---|---|
Small |
YPF0005 |
182363 |
196377096453 |
Medium |
YPF0005 |
182363 |
196377096460 |
Large |
YPF0005 |
182363 |
196377096477 |
X Large |
YPF0005 |
182363 |
196377096484 |
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 September 26, 2023, the company has received no reports of incidents or injuries related to the use of this product in Canada.
What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and remove the drawstring from the hoodie or immediately return the product for a full refund.
For more information, consumers can contact Zumiez by telephone at 1-844-357-2424 between 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. PST Monday through Friday and 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. PST on Saturday or by email at help@zumiez.ca or visit 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 100 units of the affected products were sold in Canada.
Time Period Sold
The affected products were sold from November 2022 to September 2023.
Place of Origin
Manufactured in China
Details
Retailer
Zumiez Canada Holdings Inc.
Delta, BC
Canada
Manufacturer
Ningbo U&K Fashion Co., Ltd.
Yinzhou, Ningbo
China
Distributor
Supra Distribution
North Vancouver, BC
Canada
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