Sweatshirts Recalled Because Of Possible Choking Hazard
Washington, DC -- In cooperation with the US Consumer Product Safety
Commission and the New York Attorney General's office, TMR
International, Ltd. (TMR) of New York, NY today announced a voluntary
recall of its Young Rascals "American Dream," "Bomber" and "Ship"
sweatshirts because of a potential choking hazard presented by LED
lights and button-size batteries on a removable velcro strip. When
these sweatshirts were tested for compliance with CPSC safety
requirements, the LED lights and disc-battery components separated
from the velcro strip.
The involved "American Dream," "Bomber" and "Ship" sweatshirts subject
to this recall program are limited to sizes 2, 3 and 4 (Toddler).
TMR imported approximately 2,400 units of these sweatshirts from
Taiwan and distributed them nationwide between 9/15/85 and 11/15/85.
The sweatshirts were sold for approximately $15.00 each.
TMR doe not want garments that may be dangerous to be used. Consumers
should stop using these sweatshirts immediately. Consumers have the
option of returning the sweatshirts to TMR for a full refund or to
return the velcro strip and keep the sweatshirt for a partial refund
of $5.00.
Anyone wishing additional information may call TMR at 212-244-4470.