Active Apparel Recalls Boys Fission Zipper Hooded Sweatshirts Due to Strangulation Hazard
CPSC recall 14286. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The sweatshirts have drawstrings around the neck area which pose a strangulation hazard to children. Drawstrings can become entangled or caught on playground slides, hand rails, school bus doors or other moving objects, posing a significant strangulation or an entanglement hazard to children.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately take the sweatshirt away from children. Consumers can remove the drawstring from the sweatshirt to eliminate the hazard or return it to the place of purchase for a full refund and a $10 gift card.
CPSC recall 14286 has the recall date 30 Sep 2014. The notice names the firm Active Apparel, Mira Loma, California. The recall has about 7,800 units. The median CPSC recall of 2014 has 5,700 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Strangulation. CPSC gives the product type Outerwear.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | None reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 7,800 |
| Remedy options | Refund |
| Description | This recall involves boys Fission zipper hooded sweatshirts made of 100% cotton. The sweatshirts come in black, green, royal blue, true red and turquoise color. There is a white drawstring tie that is attached on each side of the neck area. There are two pockets and a white zipper on the front of the garment. The recalled sweatshirts were sold in boys sizes small (size 8-10) and medium (size 12-14). The size can be found on the label that is sewn into the seam of the neck area. There is also a white label sewn into the lower left seam inside the garment. On the label, it states Karachi Pakistan, Active Apparel, has the manufacture date "MAY, 2014," and batch number 61271,159. |
| Product | Boys Zipper Hooded Sweatshirts, About 7,800, Outerwear |
| Sold at | Fred Myer and Kroger stores nationwide from June 2014 through August 2014 for about $18. |
| Importer | Active Apparel, Mira Loma, California |
| Made in | Pakistan |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 7,800Median of 2014: 5,700
- CPSC recalls of 2014
- 296
- Recalls of 2014 with one of the same hazards
- 6%
- Recalls of 2014 in the category Outerwear
- 5%
- Recalls on the register that name Active Apparel, Mira Loma, California
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 14286The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 14286. https://recallregister.com/product/1775-active-apparel-recalls-boys-fission-zipper-hooded-sweatshirts-due-to-s/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 14286 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
None reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Fred Myer and Kroger stores nationwide from June 2014 through August 2014 for about $18.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 14286?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Refund
- How many units are in CPSC recall 14286?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 7,800