Black Dog Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled for Strangulation Hazard
Source: CPSC Recall #06088
Recall Date
2006-02-15
Manufacturer
The Black Dog Tavern Company Inc., of Vineyard Haven, Mass.
Units Affected
About 9,700
Products Involved
Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings
Hazard
The garments have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard.
Reported Injuries
No incidents or injuries have been reported.
Sold At
Exclusively through Black Dog retail stores, catalog, and Web site from May 2004 through January 2006 for between $30 and $50.
Manufactured In
ChinaCanada
Full Recall Description
The recalled sweatshirts have a black dog on the front and are sold in youth sizes up to size 12, with drawstrings through the hood. Sweatshirt colors include navy blue, gray, red, pink, black or oatmeal. "The Black Dog," "Est. 71," or "The Black Dog/Martha's Vineyard" are printed on the back of some of the sweatshirts. A tag sewn on the inside of the garment reads, "The Black Dog." Style numbers are K086, K088, K090, K062, or K063 are printed on the garment's hang tag.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28