Girl's Hooded Sweater Recalled by El Gringo Imports Due to Strangulation Hazard
Source: CPSC Recall #11210
Recall Date
2011-05-03
Manufacturer
El Gringo Imports of Seattle
Units Affected
About 300
Products Involved
Girl's Hooded Sweater with Drawstring
Hazard
The hooded sweaters have drawstrings through the hood which can pose a strangulation or entrapment hazard to children.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring from the sweatshirt to eliminate the hazard or contact El Gringo Imports for instructions on how to receive a full refund.
Reported Injuries
None reported
Sold At
Pike Place Market in Seattle from November 2009 to August 2010 for between $20 and $25.
Manufactured In
Ecuador
Full Recall Description
The recalled product is a hand-knitted wool sweater with a hood in sizes 1 through 10. The sweater has a drawstring in the hood with multi-colored yarn tassels. The sweaters are multi-colored with a front zipper. "El Gringo Imports" is written on a black neck 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