CPSC recall 14286
Boys Zipper Hooded Sweatshirts
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2015-01-09
On 2015-01-09 the CPSC announced a recall of Boys Zipper Hooded Sweatshirts by Active Apparel Mira Loma California, citing the sweatshirts have drawstrings around the neck area which pose a strangulation hazard to children. Drawstrings can become entangled or caught on playground slides, hand rails, s….
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 14286 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2014-09-30 |
| Published | 2015-01-09 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Active Apparel Mira Loma California |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Boys Zipper Hooded Sweatshirts | This recall involves boys Fission zipper hooded sweatshirts made of 100% cotton. The sweatshirts come in black, green, royal blue, true red and turquoise color. There is a white drawstring tie that is attached on each side of the neck area. There are two pockets and a white zipper on the front of the garment. The recalled sweatshirts were sold in boys sizes small (size 8-10) and medium (size 12-14). The size can be found on the label that is sewn into the seam of the neck area. There is also a white label sewn into the lower left seam inside the garment. On the label, it states Karachi Pakistan, Active Apparel, has the manufacture date "MAY, 2014," and batch number 61271,159.
Reason
The sweatshirts have drawstrings around the neck area which pose a strangulation hazard to children. Drawstrings can become entangled or caught on playground slides, hand rails, school bus doors or other moving objects, posing a significant strangulation or an entanglement hazard to children.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/Active-Apparel-Recalls-Boys-Fission-Zipper-Hooded-Sweatshirts
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