Little Willy's Recalls Hooded Sweatshirts Due to Strangulation Hazard

Recall Date
2013-11-26
Manufacturer
Little Willy's of, New York, N.Y.
Units Affected
About 200

Products Involved

Little Willy's Hooded Sweatshirts

Hazard

The hoodies have drawstrings through the hood or neck which pose a strangulation hazard to young children.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately take the garments away from children. Consumers can remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard or return the garments to Little Willy's to have the drawstring removed.

Reported Injuries

None reported.

Sold At

Online at Zullily.com and Gilt.com from January 2012 to May 2012 for about $20.

Manufactured In

Peru

Full Recall Description

This recall involves Little Willy's brand children's hooded sweatshirts sold in sizes XS (2 years), S (3 years), M (4-5 years), L (6-7 years), XL (8-9 years) and XXL (10 years). The cotton fleece sweatshirts were sold in two color patterns: dark grey with light grey stripes and a red hood, and purple with navy blue stripes and a green hood. The sweatshirt has an elbow patch on the right arm and the Little Willy logo on the front.

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