Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by NTD Apparel Due to Strangulation Hazard

Recall Date
2009-12-03
Manufacturer
NTD Apparel, of Los Angeles, Calif.
Units Affected
1200

Products Involved

Hello Kitty Zip Up Hoodie Sweatshirts

Hazard

The sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard, or return the garment to either the place of purchase or to NTD Apparel for a full refund.

Reported Injuries

None reported.

Sold At

Macy's and Dillard's department stores nationwide from November 2008 through December 2008 for $36.

Manufactured In

China

Full Recall Description

The "Hello Kitty" hoodie has an appliqué on the right chest and screenprint on left chest and left sleeve. They were sold in black with silver lining and in sizes 2T, 3T, 4, 5, 6 and 6X. NTD APPAREL, D1592H7273, RN#116180 is printed on the neck label and care label.

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