CPSC recall 15198
Children's Animal-themed Sweaters
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2015-07-28
On 2015-07-28 the CPSC announced a recall of Children's Animal-themed Sweaters by Kyber Outerwear Usa, citing the sweaters have a drawstring around the neck area that poses a strangulation hazard to children. Drawstrings can become entangled or caught on playground slides, hand rails, sch….
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 15198 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2015-07-28 |
| Published | 2015-07-28 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Kyber Outerwear Usa |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Children's Animal-themed Sweaters | These animal-themed, hooded children's sweaters are 100 percent wool when produced in Nepal and 50 percent wool and 50 percent acrylic when produced in Bangladesh. The sweaters have a tag sewn on the left seam several inches above the hem with the company name and the place of origin. The company name is also located on a patch on the left sleeve at the cuff and on a patch in the collar.
Reason
The sweaters have a drawstring around the neck area that poses 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 and/or 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/2015/Kyber-Outerwear-Recalls-Childrens-Sweaters
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