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Steve & Barry's University Recalls Children's Outerwear with Drawstring Strangulation Hazard

Date: January 26, 2006
Company: Steve & Barry's University Sportswear stores nationwide from January 2004 through December 2005 for between $6 and $10.
Status: Ongoing
Source: CPSC

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Consumers should remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard or return the garment to the store where purchased for a refund.

Affected Products

The recalled garments are various color jackets, coats, sweatshirts and sweaters, sold in youth sizes up to size 12 with drawstrings through the hood. Many of the sweatshirts have the names of colleges and universities written on them. A tag sewn on the garment reads, "Steve & Barry's Quality Athletic Goods." The style numbers are 15178, 16105, 16168, 16230, 16231, 16257, 16509, 17197, 17285 and 18346, which is written on a collar or side label.

Why Was This Recalled?

The garments have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children.

Where Was This Sold?

Distribution information not available.

About Steve & Barry's University Sportswear stores nationwide from January 2004 through December 2005 for between $6 and $10.

Steve & Barry's University Sportswear stores nationwide from January 2004 through December 2005 for between $6 and $10. has 1 total recall tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the CPSC. Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report