Girls' Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by YMI Jeanswear Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at dd's Discounts
Source: CPSC Recall #12168
Recall Date
2012-05-08
Manufacturer
YMI Jeanswear, of Los Angeles, Calif.
Units Affected
About 500
Products Involved
YMI girls' hooded sweatshirts with drawstrings
Hazard
The sweatshirts have drawstrings at the hood that pose a strangulation hazard to children.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled sweatshirt from their child and remove the drawstrings or return the sweatshirt to a dd's Discounts store for a full refund.
Reported Injuries
None reported
Sold At
dd's Discounts stores nationwide from December 2011 through January 2012 for about $13.
Manufactured In
Cambodia
Full Recall Description
This recall involves girls' sweatshirts sold under the brand name "YMI Jeanswear." The sweatshirts have a front zipper and a fur-lined hood with a drawstring stitched to each side. "YMI" is printed on the label at the neck. The sweatshirts were sold in gray, purple, pink and black, with either a snowflake or a flower design on the front and back. A heart charm with "YMI" engraved on it is attached to the zipper. The recalled sweatshirts were sold in children's sizes six through 16.
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