CPSC Recalls Little Willy’s Hooded Sweatshirts Due to Strangulation Hazard

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a recall of about 200 Little Willy's Hooded Sweatshirts. The hoodies have drawstrings through the hood or neck, which pose a strangulation hazard to young children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines about drawstrings in children's upper outerwear. In 1997, those guidelines were incorporated into a voluntary standard. Then, in July 2011, based on the guidelines and voluntary standard, CPSC issued a federal regulation. No injuries have been reported.